Vicodin

Vicodin Generic Name: acetaminophen and Vicodin (a SEET a MIN oh fen and hye droe KOE done) Brand Names: Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Hycet, Liquicet, Lorcet, Maxidone, Norco, Polygesic, Stagesic, Vicodin, Xodol, Zydone What is Vicodin? Advertisement Feedback for Vicodin User Comments Avg User Rating 11 Comments 8.0 Rate it! Vicodin is a tablet containing a combination of acetaminophen and Vicodin. Vicodin is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of Vicodin. 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 medication that contains acetaminophen. Vicodin may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Vicodin can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. 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. Vicodin bitartrate and acetaminophen is supplied in tablet form for oral administration. Vicodin 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: 4,5? -epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one tartrate (1:1) hydrate (2:5). It has the following structural formula: Vicodin C18H21NO3·C4H6O6·2½H2O M.W. 494.50 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: Vicodin C8H9NO2 M.W. 151.16 Each VICODIN tablet contains: Vicodin Bitartrate 5 mg Acetaminophen 500 mg In addition each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, starch, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and stearic acid. Meets USP Dissolution Test 2.