Leaflet DHC CONTINUS 120mg prolonged-release tablets
Indicated for: pain; cough
Route of administration: oral
Substance: dihydrocodeine (analgesic and antipyretic)
ATC: N02AA08 (Nervous system | Opioids | Natural opium alkaloids)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Dihydrocodeine is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain, especially when other analgesics, such as paracetamol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are insufficient. It can also be used to treat severe cough due to its antitussive effect.
Dihydrocodeine works by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system, reducing the perception of pain and the response to it. It is available in tablet, capsule, or oral solution form, and its analgesic effect typically lasts between 4 and 6 hours.
Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, dry mouth, or, in rare cases, allergic reactions. Long-term use can lead to physical and psychological dependence, so the medication should be taken as prescribed by a doctor. Patients should avoid alcohol consumption or driving while on this medication, as dihydrocodeine can impair alertness.
General data about DHC CONTINUS 120mg
- Substance: dihydrocodeine
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-06-2026
- Product code: W70075001
- Concentration: 120mg
- Pharmaceutical form: prolonged-release tablets
- Quantity: 56
- Product type: Original
- Price: 126.21 RON
- Prescription status: TAB3 - Medicines dispensed with a special medical prescription for psychotropic substances, green in color.
Concentrations available for dihydrocodeine
- 120mg
- 60mg
- 90mg
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