Hello and thanks for posting,

I am sorry to hear about your husband's symptoms.

There are other medications such as codeine linctus, or methadone liquid which can help with this. They would need to be prescribed.

Do contact his GP, and maybe consider asking a referral, (if this is not in place already), to the local community palliative care team. They can advise and work with the GP on difficult symptoms. This team can help with people with advanced cancer, and not just right at end of life care.

I hope this helps,

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Yours sincerely,

Vanda