Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Paracetamol (500mg) + Codeine (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet is a pain relieving medicine used to treat various conditions such as muscle ache, back pain, joint pain, menstrual cramps, and toothache.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Codeine. It is used to treat various painful conditions. It is better to take Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet with food to prevent stomach upset. Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea). Drink plenty of water while taking Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet. Do not take it with any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed
How it works
Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Codeine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Codeine is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Quick Tips
Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet is used to treat various painful conditions. It is better to take Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet with food to prevent stomach upset. Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea). Drink plenty of water while taking Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet. Do not take it with any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
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