Dihydrocodeine belongs to a range of medication known as opiates. Opiates are often talked about in the world of painkillers, but what exactly are they? Opiates include controlled pain relief medication, which needs a prescription to purchase. They are derived from Opium, which is a chemical that naturally occurs in poppy seeds and plants. The […]

Often, the reason for pain is extremely obvious. A broken bone, a bruise or a cut. But there are a number of circumstances where the root cause can’t be seen. Did you know that there are different types of pain? Pain that only lasts for a short-term, such as a sprained ankle, is known as Acute Pain. […]

In the complicated and saturated world of pain killers, not knowing which is stronger or the most suitable for your pain can be incredibly stressful. Added stress, which is not needed at any time, let alone when you’re already suffering with pain. Two very popular pain killers are dihydrocodeine and codeine. But which is stronger? […]