Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine is an opioid drug very similar to codeine. Co-dydramol is a combination of dihydrocodeine and acetaminophen (paracetamol).

Difference from codeine
Dihydrocodeine is related to codeine and provides similar pain relief, but is a stronger variant and has a greater euphoric effect. This means dihydrocodeine carries a greater risk of addiction.