It can be important to switch the method of opiate delivery and between different formulations. To avoid over and underdosing the equivalent doses are shown here.
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This is only an approximate guide (doses may not correspond with those given in clinical practice); patients should be carefully monitored after any change in medication and dose titration may be required Analgesic Route Dose Codeine PO 100mg Diamorphine IM, IV, SC 3mg Dihydrocodeine PO 100mg Morphine PO 10mg Morphine IM, IV, SC 5mg Oxycodone PO 6.6mg Tramadol PO 100mg PO = by mouth; IM = intramuscular, IV = intravenous, SC = subcutaneous
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Equivalent doses of Opiates
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