.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N02AJ01 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N02AJ01| name: | DihydrocodeineAndParacetamol |
| ATC code: | N02AJ01 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Dihydrocodeine and paracetamol is a fixed combination analgesic used for the management of moderate to severe pain. Dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic, while paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a widely used non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic. This combination is approved and used in many countries for pain relief, though availability and regulation may vary by country.
Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated for typical adult, healthy volunteers, both sexes, oral administration. No direct published studies describing pharmacokinetics of the fixed combination found; estimates are based on individual components from referenced literature.