| Vicodin 5/300 (U.S.N.L.M.) | ||
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| Dosing: (Iritis, corneal abrasion.) | 5/300mg: 1 or 2 tabs every 4 to 6 hrs. Do not exceed 12 tablets. (Vicodin ES) 7.5/300mg: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hrs. Do not exceed 6 tablets. (Vicodin HP) 10/300mg: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hrs. Do not exceed 6 tablets. |
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| Chem Specs | 5mg hydrocodone and 300mg acetaminophen | |
| Quantities | Often prescribed on 24 or 48hr basis with no refills. (e.g. "8 (eight) tablets)" or "16 (sixteen) tablets". | |
| Cost | 15.56 / 12 tablets generic | |
| Class | Semisynthetic opiod agonist (hydrocodone), Aniline analgesic (acetaminophen) | |
| Action | Synergistic pain relief. Each drug acting on a separate area of the nervous system. | |
| Usage | narcotic for moderate to moderatly severe pain relief. | |
| Caution | Acetaminophen related risk of acute liver failure in patients with underlying liver disease and alcohol use. Alcohol and other CNS depressants may cause additive CNS depression. |
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| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to hyrocodone, other opiods, or acetaminophin. | |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness not established. | |
| Pregnancy | There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. | |
| Consider Ultracet, Xodol 5/300 and Norco 5/325 if readily available. Vicoprofen may substitute if inflammatory control is desired. |
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| Vicodin ES = 7.5mg hydrocodone, 300mg acetaminophen. Vicodin HP = 10mg hydrocodone, 300mg acetaminophen. Less sedation and constipation than codeine. Schedule 2 as of October 6, 2014. |
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