General Directions
Follow the directions for using Hydrocodone provided by your doctor. Hydrocodone MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE Hydrocodone at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS Hydrocodone and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Medical Uses
Hydrocodone is an analgesic combination used to relieve pain.
Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, constipation, nausea, or vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience rash or itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to codeine, Acetaminophen, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, or oxycodone (such as Tylox, Tylenol with Codeine, Vicodin), contact your doctor or pharmacist BEFORE TAKING Hydrocodone. A severe allergic reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to Hydrocodone or if a certain medicine contains codeine, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, or oxycodone, contact your doctor or pharmacist. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of Hydrocodone unless your doctor tells you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or takeHydrocodone for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Hydrocodone for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using Hydrocodone. This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Hydrocodone. Using Hydrocodone alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS Acetaminophen. Do not take additional Acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines contain Acetaminophen. (Note: Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If you drink alcohol on a daily basis, do not take any medicine with acetaminophen without first discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with acetaminophen may increase your risk for liver damage.) BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Hydrocodone, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Drug Interactions
Do not take Hydrocodone if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Dangerous side effects could result. The most serious interactions affecting Hydrocodone are with those drugs that also cause sedation. Numerous drugs may lead to dangerous sedation if taken with Hydrocodone: Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter medicines. Many other drugs contain Acetaminophen, especially over-the-counter pain, fever, cold, and allergy medications.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose of Hydrocodone. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking your next dose.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Notes
Avoid alcohol while taking Hydrocodone. Alcohol will greatly increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by Hydrocodone and could be dangerous. (Acetaminophen can damage your liver if you drink three or more alcoholic beverages a day.) Avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines except under the supervision of your doctor. These medications also may cause dangerous sedation. Do not share Hydrocodone with others for whom it was not prescribed, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug
Disclaimer
This medicine is a combination of a narcotic and acetaminophen, or Acetaminophen, used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Narcotic pain-relievers work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, and acetaminophen or Acetaminophen decreases the formation of prostaglandins, therefore reducing pain. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions (e.g., cough) as determined by your doctor. Note: WE ARE not responsible for abuse or misuse of the prescription medications listed. Please consult your doctor before use.This information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Be sure to contact your physician, pharmacist or other health care provider for more information about this medication.
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