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Sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy) - Management
Weak opioids: add on to paracetamol/NSAID if required
Age from 16 years onwards
Codeine 30mg tablets: add on to paracetamol or NSAID if required
Codeine 30mg tablets
Take one or two tablets every 4 to 6 hours when required for pain relief. Maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Supply 56 tablets.
Dihydrocodeine 30mg tablets: add on to paracetamol or NSAID if required
Dihydrocodeine 30mg tablets
Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours when required for pain relief. Maximum of 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Supply 60 tablets.
Tramadol 50mg capsules: add on to paracetamol or NSAID if required
Tramadol 50mg capsules
Take one to two capsules every 4 to 6 hours when required for pain relief. Maximum of 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Supply 60 capsules.
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