Opiate analgesia converted to morphine equivalent dose
| Opiate analgesia | Route | Typical dose | Total 24 h dose | Equivalent morphine 24 h dose | Four hourly oral morphine dose | Relative potency to oral morphine (24 h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codeine22 | Oral | 60 mg four times a day | 240 mg | 24 mg | 4 mg | 0.1 |
| Dihydrocodeine22 | Oral | 60 mg four times a day | 240 mg | 24 mg | 4 mg | 0.1 |
| Tramadol22 | Oral | 50 mg four times a day | 240 mg | 40 mg | 6.6 mg | 0.2 |