Opiate comparison
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Below is a reliable chart for the comparison of strengths of certain opiate drugs in relation to others.
| Opioid | Strength (Codeine) | Equivalent Dose (30 mg codeine) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirin | 1/36 | 1080 mg |
| Difusinal | 1/16 | 480 mg |
| Dextropropoxyphene | 1/4 | 120 mg |
| Codeine | 1 | 30 mg |
| Tramadol | 1 | 30 mg |
| Anileridine | 2.5 | 12 mg |
| Demerol | 3.6 | 8.3 mg |
| Hydrocodone | 6 | 5 mg |
| Morphine | 10 | 3 mg |
| Oxycodone | 15-20 | 1.5-2 mg |
| Morphine IV/IM | 40 | 0.75 mg |
| Hydromorphone | 50 | 0.6 mg |
| Oxymorphone | 70 | 0.4 mg |
| Levorphanol | 80 | 0.26 mg |
| Buprenophine | 400 | 0.075 mg |
| Fentanyl | 500-1000 | 0.03-0.06 mg |
| Carfentanyl | 1,000,000 | 30 pg (Used only in sedating large animals) |
