DHC CONTINUS Tablet Ref.[8558] Active ingredients: Dihydrocodeine

Source: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ)  Revision Year: 2017  Publisher: Distributed on behalf of Mundipharma New Zealand Limited by: Pharmaco (N.Z.) Ltd, 4 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060, Ph: (09) 377-3336, Toll Free [Medical Enquiries]: 0800 773 310

Product name and form

DHC CONTINUS 60mg tablets.

Pharmaceutical Form

Tablets: White, biconvex, capsule-shaped 12mm in length and 5mm wide, plain on one side and embossed DHC 60 on the other.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Dihydrocodeine hydrogen tartrate 60mg.

Excipient(s) with known effect: Lactose anhydrate.

For full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine is a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic with a potency between morphine and codeine. It is also a centrally-acting anti-tussive. Dihydrocodeine works on the cough centre to lessen the incidence and intensity of coughing fits.

List of Excipients

Anhydrous lactose, hydroxyethylcellulose, cetostearyl alcohol, magnesium stearate and purified talc

Pack sizes and marketing

60 tablets. Bottles with polypropylene lid and polyethylene body.

Marketing authorization holder

Distributed on behalf of Mundipharma New Zealand Limited by: Pharmaco (N.Z.) Ltd, 4 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060, Ph: (09) 377-3336, Toll Free [Medical Enquiries]: 0800 773 310

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

26 March 1992

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