Chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₃NO₃ Molecular mass: 301.38 g/mol PubChem compound: 5284543
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.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N02AA08 | Dihydrocodeine | N Nervous system → N02 Analgesics → N02A Opioids → N02AA Natural opium alkaloids |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARACODIN Syrup | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| DHC CONTINUS Tablet | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| DHC CONTINUS Prolonged release tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| PARACODIN Oral drops, solution | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| PARACODIN Tablet | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Dihydrocodeine is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)
Cyprus (CY)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)
Japan (JP)
Malta (MT)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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