Dihydrocodeine 30mg / 60mg / 120mg Tablets

Buy Dihydrocodeine Online in the UK — 30mg, 60mg & 120mg Tablets

Dihydrocodeine UK Store is the trusted UK destination to buy dihydrocodeine online without the long GP queues, the awkward pharmacy chats or the back-ordered shelves. We supply genuine, pharmacy-grade dihydrocodeine tablets in 30mg, 60mg and 120mg strengths, shipped discreetly to any UK address with free next-day delivery on all Bitcoin orders. Bank transfer is accepted on every order, and our checkout takes under sixty seconds.

What is Dihydrocodeine?

Dihydrocodeine — sometimes written as dihydrocodeine tartrate and listed as DF118 in the BNF — is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic in the same family as codeine and morphine. It blocks the pain signals travelling from the affected area of the body to the brain, which means you stop feeling the pain even though the underlying injury or condition is still healing. Prescribers in the UK reach for dihydrocodeine when paracetamol, ibuprofen and co-codamol have already been tried and the pain is still too strong to ignore — typically after a fracture, a dental extraction, post-surgical recovery, sciatica flare-ups, severe period pain, kidney stones or chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

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Dihydrocodeine Strengths Explained

The right strength depends on your pain level, your tolerance and whether you need fast pain relief or a longer steady effect.

Dihydrocodeine 30mg (standard release)

Dihydrocodeine 30mg tablets are the most-prescribed strength in the UK. They begin working within 30–60 minutes and last around 4–6 hours, which is why the standard dihydrocodeine 30mg dosage is one tablet every 4 to 6 hours, up to a maximum of 180mg in 24 hours. 30mg is the go-to choice for breakthrough pain, post-op recovery and short-term flare-ups. New users almost always start here.

Dihydrocodeine 60mg (slow / modified release)

Dihydrocodeine 60mg is a modified-release tablet — it dissolves slowly, releasing the active ingredient steadily over roughly 12 hours. That makes 60mg ideal for chronic pain where you don’t want to wake up at 3am to take another dose. Typical dosing is one tablet every 12 hours.

Dihydrocodeine 120mg (slow release, high strength)

Dihydrocodeine 120mg is for patients with established opioid tolerance and severe chronic pain — cancer pain, advanced osteoarthritis, severe nerve pain. One tablet twice a day delivers 24 hours of cover. Do not start at 120mg if you’ve never taken dihydrocodeine before.

Dosage at a glance

Full prescribing detail in our BNF dihydrocodeine guide and the official 30mg PIL summary.

Dihydrocodeine vs Codeine — which is stronger?

This is the question we’re asked daily. Dihydrocodeine is roughly 1.5–2× stronger than codeine on a milligram-for-milligram basis, which is why 30mg dihydrocodeine often replaces 60mg codeine in UK prescribing. If codeine or co-codamol 8/500 isn’t touching your pain anymore, dihydrocodeine is the natural next step before moving onto tramadol or stronger opioids.

Can you take dihydrocodeine with paracetamol or ibuprofen?

Yes — and this is one of the most effective combinations for moderate-to-severe pain. Paracetamol with dihydrocodeine is a standard NHS pairing because the two drugs work on different pain pathways and don’t compete. Dihydrocodeine with ibuprofen is also safe for most adults, provided you have no history of stomach ulcers or kidney problems. Never combine dihydrocodeine with alcohol, sedatives, sleeping tablets, pregabalin or other opioids without medical advice — the combined respiratory depression can be dangerous.

Side effects to expect

Like every opioid, dihydrocodeine has predictable side effects. Mild and common: constipation, drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth, mild dizziness. These usually settle within 3–5 days. Less common: itching, sweating, mood change, low blood pressure on standing. Rare but serious: difficulty breathing (call 999), confusion, severe allergic reaction. Full breakdown in our 30mg side-effects article.

Withdrawal & long-term use

Dihydrocodeine, like all opioids, can cause physical dependence with prolonged daily use. If you’ve been taking it for more than 2–3 weeks, taper down rather than stopping cold — see our dihydrocodeine withdrawal guide for a sensible tapering schedule. Use it for the shortest time at the lowest effective dose; this is genuine pain medicine, not a daily supplement.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding & driving

Dihydrocodeine is generally avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. Driving on dihydrocodeine is legal in the UK if the medicine has been prescribed for you and isn’t impairing you — but until you know how it affects you, don’t drive or operate machinery.

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