Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet is a pain relieving medicine. It is used in the treatment of various conditions such as muscle ache, back pain, joint pain, menstrual cramps, and toothache.

Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, and sleepiness. If you experience any such side effects that do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Dicodin Tablet

Pain relief

Side effects of Dicodin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dicodin

Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Dizziness
Sleepiness

How to use Dicodin Tablet

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.

How Dicodin Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet may cause dizziness, blurred vision or the inability to think clearly.

Kidney

CAUTION

Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Dicodin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet

₹1.05/Tablet

Codomolindon Tablet

Zydus Cadila

₹1.2/tablet

14% costlier

Kongesic 500 mg/10 mg Tablet

Pharma Fabrikon

₹1.01/tablet

4% cheaper

Codomolindon 500 mg/10 mg Tablet

Zydus Cadila

₹1.61/tablet

53% costlier

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.

Fact Box

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains

Dr. Abhijit Gambhir

Dental Surgery

sensitivity has many causative factors for relief of pain you can take pain killers it will give temporary relief

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

User feedback

Patients taking Dicodin 500mg/10mg Tablet

Twice A Day

91%

Thrice A Day

Once A Day

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References

Wiffen PJ, Knaggs R, Derry S, et al. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) with or without codeine or dihydrocodeine for neuropathic pain in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;12:CD012227. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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