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What is Hydrocodone?
Anaplex-HD Cough (containing Hydrocodone, Brompheniramine Maleate, and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride) Anexsia (containing Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen) Bancap HC (containing Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen) Ceta-Plus (containing Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen) Codal-DH (containing Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, and Pyrilamine Maleate) Codiclear DH (containing Hydrocodone and Guaifenesin) Codimal DH (containing Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, and Pyrilamine Maleate) Co-Gesic...
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Also known as vicodin, Hydrocodon, Hydrocodone Bitartrate, Hycon, Hycodan, Dihydrocodeinone, Dicodid
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Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone is available only in combination with other ingredients, and different combination products are prescribed for different uses. Some hydrocodone products are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Other hydrocodone products are used to relieve cough. Hydrocodone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and in a class of medications called antitussives. Hydrocodone relieves pain by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Hydrocodone relieves cough by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing. Read more on
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Hycodan
HYCODAN contains hydrocodone (dihydrocodeinone) bitartrate, a semisynthetic centrally-acting opioid antitussive. Homatropine methylbromide is included in a subtherapeutic amount to discourage deliberate overdosage. HYCODAN (hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide) is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough. Read more on
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Hycodan
ANTITUSSIVEHYCODAN (Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Homatropine Methylbromide) TABLETS AND SYRUPCIIIRx only Read more on
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Hycodan
Narcotic analgesics are used to relieve pain. Some of these medicines are also used just before or during an operation to help the anesthetic work better. Codeine and hydrocodone are also used to relieve coughing. Methadone is also used to help some people control their dependence on heroin or other narcotics. Narcotic analgesics may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Read more on
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hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone bitartrate is an opioid analgesic and antitussive and occurs as fine, white crystals or as a crystalline powder. It is affected by light. The chemical name is 4,5α-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one tartrate (1:1) hydrate (2:5). It has the following structural formula:Acetaminophen, 4'-hydroxyacetanilide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:Each tablet contains:Hydrocodone Bitartrate.2.5 mg Acetaminophen.500 mg... ... Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Read more on
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hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen are supplied in tablet form for oral administration. Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Read more on
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hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen is supplied in liquid form for oral administration. Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen elixir is indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Read more on
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hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen is supplied in capsule form for oral administration. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen capsules are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Read more on
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hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Capsules are supplied in capsule form for oral administration. Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen capsules are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Read more on
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hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen is supplied in tablet form for oral administration. Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, USP are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Read more on
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In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Medicine storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
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Missed dose
This medication is usually taken as needed. If your doctor has told you to take hydrocodone regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Then wait at least 4 hours before taking your next dose of the tablets, syrup, capsule, or solution, or at least 12 hours before taking your next dose of the extended-release capsules or extended-release solution. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose...
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Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Proper use
Hydrocodone comes as a tablet, a capsule, a syrup, a solution (clear liquid), an extended-release (long-acting) capsule, and an extended-release (long-acting) suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. The tablet, capsule, syrup, and solution are usually taken every 4-6 hours as needed. The extended-release capsule and the extended-release suspension are usually taken every 12 hours as needed. If you are taking hydrocodone on a regular schedule, take it at around the same time(s) every day. Follow...
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Side effects
Hydrocodone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: nausea vomiting constipation drowsiness dizziness lightheadedness fuzzy thinking anxiety abnormally happy or abnormally sad mood dry throat difficulty urinating rash itching narrowing of the pupils (black circles in the center of the eyes)
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Special diatery instructions
Special precautions
Before taking hydrocodone,tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to hydrocodone, the other medication in the hydrocodone combination product you are taking, other opiate (narcotic) medications such as morphine or codeine, or any other medications..
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Uses
Hydrocodone is available only in combination with other ingredients, and different combination products are prescribed for different uses. Some hydrocodone products are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Other hydrocodone products are used to relieve cough. Hydrocodone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and in a class of medications called antitussives. Hydrocodone relieves pain by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Hydrocodone...
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