Vicodin Overview

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  • Summary
  • Why it is Prescribed
  • Brand Names
  • How it Works
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  • Possible Side Effects
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Why it is Prescribed

This combination of drugs is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


How it Works

The combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 4-6 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take acetaminophen and hydrocodone exactly as directed.

Hydrocodone can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.


Brand Names

Anexsia


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Encyclopedia: Vicodin

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Vicodin is a trademarked brand of narcotic analgesics containing hydrocodone and paracetamol . It is usually found in tablet form with either the names "Vicodin", "Vicodin ES", or "Vicodin HP" imprinted on one side. Analgesics with the same chemical composition and a similar physical appearance are found under many other trade names, including Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Hydro, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, T-Gesic, Tramacet and Vadunk. The hydrocodone/paracetamol drug...


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