Dihydrocodeine-based cough suppressants (antitussives).
Dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic drug derived from codeine.
It acts on opioid receptors to provide cough suppression and pain relief.
The remaining dihydrocodeine is metabolized in the liver and becomes morphine.
That's why the side effects include respiratory depression and extreme drowsiness.
It's classified as a 'restricted narcotic' (Han-oe-ma-yak).
Naturally, the instructions state not to drive or operate machinery after taking it.
Alternatively, there's a chance he was prescribed codeine as a painkiller for a severe cold or body aches.
Codeine is pretty much the same as dihydrocodeine.
It seems the taxi driver wasn't a junkie or someone on prescribed morphine for chronic pain, but rather someone who got behind the wheel after taking a codeine-based morphine precursor.
When you need to drive or operate machinery, make sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist for non-narcotic alternatives like Coplus Syrup S, Cold-daewon, or Synatura.
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