Non-productive cough

Active Ingredient: Dihydrocodeine

Indication for Dihydrocodeine

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Therapeutic intent: Curative procedure

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

7-10 mg 1-3 times daily

For:

Dosage regimens

Oral, between 7 milligrams dihydrocodeine and 10 milligrams dihydrocodeine, 1 to 3 times daily.

3-6 mg 1-3 times daily

For:

Dosage regimens

Oral, between 3 milligrams dihydrocodeine and 6 milligrams dihydrocodeine, 1 to 3 times daily.

Active ingredient

Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine is a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic with a potency between morphine and codeine. It is also a centrally-acting anti-tussive. Dihydrocodeine works on the cough centre to lessen the incidence and intensity of coughing fits.

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