Which pain killer is the strongest,codeine phosphate or dihydrocodeine tartate?

Answer 1

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Codeine phosphate is a weak opiate with quite poor analgesic properties. It has all the disadvantages of opiates without the plus of doing all that much for pain. When added to paracetamol it adds only about 5% to the level of pain relief. It is however addictive, constipating and can produce headache and abdominal pain.

Dihydrocodiene has the same side effects, though it is more addictive. It does however produce fairly consistent levels of analgesia.

It has fallen out of fashion, partly because it has become such a well traded street drug, in favour of tramadol. This drug is less addictive, gives little buzz and yet gives excellent pain relief.

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GP for more years than I care to remember

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Answer 2

dihydrocodeine tartare xx

Answer 3

Df118. Now banned.

Answer 4

Dihydrocodeine is stronger

Answer 5

As a nurse I know the answer to this question, it is dihydrocodeine, but make sure you're not allergic to it if you can

Answer 6

dont know but diydrocodeine works great for realy bad tooth ache that nothing else will shift. Not relevant i kno sorry

Answer 7

Don't know but I do know codeine can be addictive and definitely shouldn't be taken unless under medical supervision.

Answer 8

Dihydrocodeine is a more potent analgesic than codeine phosphate. Interestingly, it is though that around 10% or people cannot metabolise codeine in to it's active form (basically morphine), hence it gives no benefit. Both share the adverse effects of potent opiate analgesics (again, morphine), like constipation and occasionally allergy type reactions.

Answer 9

I take pain killers , Dihydrocodeine Tartrate BP 30mg
this drug is for severe pain, it is also a dangerous drug and should be taken with care, you can only get it on prescription, I only get 20 tablets for a month from my Doctor, lots of Doctors don't prescribe them, I was prescribed from the hospital, if my Doctor/ Hospital stopped these pills I would not be able to walk,I had an accident with a bus, I was run over by it, both legs crushed,I'm lucky to have them both.
The answer to your question is dihydrocodeine tartrate,I have
had every pain killer on the market and this is the only one that kills pain, I have a friend who has a severe spine pain his Doctor will not give them to him, even though the hospital says he should have them,he has to get them when he goes to the out patients clinic,
please be careful and talk to the Doctor/ Hospital before you are prescribed this drug and ask about side effects. It can make you drowsy,dry mouth, constipation,feel sick, dizzy, hallucinations ,headaches & mood swings, and if you take other tablets you have to be careful and you cannot drink alcohol when taking this drug,also if you have prostatic hypertrophy( a problem with the prostate gland) you should tell your doctor
I think it is something to do with D F I I 8 which is now banned,

Answer 10

Dihydrocodiene is one of the strongest but ,as all have cautioned you you must have prescription and you should take it in totally under observation of your PHY.
It is an addictive pain killer definately