I'm allergic to ibuprofen, so does that mean i can't take any other medication with it in. Such as dihydrocodeine?

If you are allergic to ibuprofen you should not take any product that contains it which includes Advil and many other over the counter pain relief medications.

Dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic opioid that was developed a century ago, it is prescribed for pain, and is best used in combination with aspirin. The author of this piece is not a medical professional, so if you are confused as to what combination of drugs is safe for you or a member of your family it is best to consult with your family physician or another member of the medical community who is an expert at drugs and pain relief. 

• Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine was developed in Germany in 1908 and made available to the public in 1908. It was originally developed in an effort to stem the tide of germs spread airborne that led to such diseases as tuberculosis and pneumonia. Today it is used in a number different roles. It can be used as a substitute for methadone in people who have an addiction to opiate based drugs and heroine.

It is used in tablet form, solutions, and other oral forms to hep alleviate pain and it may also be used as a substitute for codeine since in many person's bodies, it is up to two times more more powerful.

There are a number of drugs on the market today and many people take a slew of pills daily in order to combat various ailments that come with age or injury. It's always best to consult with a member of the medical community before you add any drug to a mix you are taking as they may or may not work together, or can possibly cause an allergic reaction that can have serious consequences.

Always consult with a trusted family physicians before making any serious changes to your medication or dosages.