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The dose of narcotic analgesic will be different for different patients. Your health care professional will decide on the right amount for you, depending on:
- Your age;
- Your general physical condition;
- The reason you are receiving the narcotic analgesic; and
- Other medicines you are taking or will receive before or after the narcotic analgesic is given.