Vicodin is a tablet containing a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers (painkiller).
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 is a less strong hurting reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.
Vicodin is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Vicodin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Vicodin
If you are prescribed Vicodin tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take tablets that contains acetaminophen.
Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the drug in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Before taking Vicodin
Do not use Vicodin if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or hydrocodone. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Vicodin should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the drug in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Before using Vicodin, tell your medical doctor if you are sensitive to to any drugs, or if you have:
* asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
* liver or kidney disease;
* a history of head injury or brain tumor;
* low blood pressure;
* a stomach or intestinal disorder;
* underactive thyroid;
Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorder;
* curvature of the spine;
* mental disease; or
* a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
FDA pregnancy category C. Vicodin may be harmful to an unborn baby, and could cause inhalation troubles or addiction/withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during cure. Vicodin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this drug without telling your medical doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains 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:
Vicodin is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Vicodin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Vicodin
If you are prescribed Vicodin tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take tablets that contains acetaminophen.
Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the drug in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Before taking Vicodin
Do not use Vicodin if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or hydrocodone. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Vicodin should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the drug in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Before using Vicodin, tell your medical doctor if you are sensitive to to any drugs, or if you have:
* asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
* liver or kidney disease;
* a history of head injury or brain tumor;
* low blood pressure;
* a stomach or intestinal disorder;
* underactive thyroid;
Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorder;
* curvature of the spine;
* mental disease; or
* a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
FDA pregnancy category C. Vicodin may be harmful to an unborn baby, and could cause inhalation troubles or addiction/withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during cure. Vicodin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this drug without telling your medical doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.