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The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. Do not increase your dose, take the medication more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen – Uses, Side Effects, and More

Hydrocodone/acetaminophen has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Hydrocodone/acetaminophen may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of hydrocodone/acetaminophen that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more information about addiction.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose increase, or if you take the wrong dose/strength. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems may cause very serious side effects, including death. Also, other medications can affect the removal of hydrocodone/acetaminophen from your body, which may affect how hydrocodone/acetaminophen works. Be sure you know how to take hydrocodone/acetaminophen and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also Drug Interactions section. Get medical help right away if any of these very serious side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty waking up.

Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. If someone accidentally swallows this drug, get medical help right away.

One ingredient in this product is acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how much acetaminophen is safe to take.

Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and prescription medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to see if they contain acetaminophen, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure.

Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen (overdose), even if you feel well. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine.

Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your liver. Avoid alcohol.

Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the risks and benefits. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To lessen the risk, take the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may develop severe (possibly fatal) withdrawal symptoms. Tell the doctor right away if you notice any symptoms in your newborn baby such as crying that doesn’t stop, slow/shallow breathing, irritability, shaking, vomiting, diarrhea, poor feeding, or difficulty gaining weight.

Warnings:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. If someone accidentally swallows this drug, get medical help right away.

Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your liver. Avoid alcohol.

Uses

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

How to use Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

See also Warning section.

Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).

If you are using a liquid form of this medication, use a medication measuring device to carefully measure the prescribed dose. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. Do not increase your dose, take the medication more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.

Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well.

If you have ongoing pain (such as due to cancer), your doctor may direct you to also take long-acting opioid medications. In that case, this medication might be used for sudden (breakthrough) pain only as needed. Other pain relievers (such as ibuprofen, naproxen) may also be prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely with other drugs.

Side Effects

See also Warning section.

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations), stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss).

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: fainting, seizure, slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

See also Warning section.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other opioids (such as benzhydrocodone, hydromorphone, morphine, codeine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: brain disorders (such as head injury, tumor, seizures), breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD), kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, depression, thoughts of suicide), personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol), stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation, diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus), difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate), gallbladder disease, disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis).

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Liquid products may contain sugar and alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially slow/shallow breathing.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow breathing.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

See also Warning section.

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug are: certain pain medications (mixed opioid agonist/antagonists such as butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine), naltrexone, samidorphan.

The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products such as other opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, oxycodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

Other medications can affect the removal of hydrocodone/acetaminophen from your body, which may affect how hydrocodone/acetaminophen works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), levoketoconazole, mifepristone, HIV medications (such as tipranavir), rifamycins (such as rifabutin, rifampin), ritonavir, certain drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), among others.

This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as amylase/lipase levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

Lortab 5/325

Generic name: acetaminophen and hydrocodone
Brand names: Hycet, Lorcet, Lortab 10/325, Lortab 5/325, Lortab 7.5/325, . show all 11 brands Lortab Elixir, Norco, Verdrocet, Vicodin, Xodol, Zamicet
Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 23, 2023.

The Lortab brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

¿Qué es acetaminophen and hydrocodone?

Hydrocodone es un medicamento opioide para el dolor. Un opioide es a veces llamado un narcótico.

Acetaminophen es un calmante del dolor de menor potencia que aumenta el efecto de hydrocodone.

Acetaminophen and hydrocodone es una medicina combinada se usa para aliviar el dolor moderado a intenso.

Acetaminophen and hydrocodone puede también usarse para fines no mencionados en esta guía del medicamento.

¿Cuál es la información más importante que debo saber sobre acetaminophen and hydrocodone?

Esta medicina puede hacer mas lenta su respiración o pararla, y puede crear hábito. Use solamente la dosis que le prescribió su médico. Nunca comparta acetaminophen and hydrocodone con otra persona.

EL USO INCORRECTO DE UNA MEDICINA NARCÓTICA PUEDE CAUSAR ADICCIÓN, SOBREDOSIS O LA MUERTE, especialmente en un niño o en otra persona que use la medicina sin una prescripción médica.

No use esta medicina si usted ha usado un inhibidor de MAO en los últimos 14 días, como isocarboxazid, linezolid, inyección de azul de metileno, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, o tranylcypromine.

Una sobredosis de acetaminophen puede causar daño al hígado o la muerte. Llame a su médico de inmediato si este medicamento causa dolor en la parte superior del estómago, orina oscura, ictericia (color amarillo de la piel u ojos), somnolencia severa, debilidad o respiración muy lenta.

Deje de tomar esta medicina y llame a su médico de inmediato si usted tiene enrojecimiento de la piel o sarpullido que se extiende y causa ampollas y descamación.

¿Qué debería discutir con el profesional del cuidado de la salud antes de tomar acetaminophen and hydrocodone?

Usted no debe usar esta medicina si es alérgico a acetaminophen (Tylenol) o hydrocodone, o si usted ha usado recientemente alcohol, sedantes, tranquilizantes, u otros medicamentos narcóticos.

No use esta medicina si usted ha tomado un inhibidor de MAO en los últimos 14 días. Una interacción peligrosa de medicamentos puede ocurrir. Los inhibidores de la MAO incluyen isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, y tranylcypromine.

¿Cómo debo tomar acetaminophen and hydrocodone?

Siga las instrucciones en la etiqueta de su prescripción. Nunca tome acetaminophen and hydrocodone en cantidades mayores, o por más tiempo de lo recetado. Una sobredosis puede causar daño al hígado o la muerte. Dígale a su médico si su medicina ya no funciona tan bien como antes en aliviar su dolor.

Hydrocodone puede crear hábito, incluso a dosis regulares. Nunca comparta esta medicina con otra persona, especialmente con alguien con historial de abuso de drogas o adicción. EL USO INCORRECTO DE UNA MEDICINA NARCÓTICA PUEDE CAUSAR ADICCIÓN, SOBREDOSIS O LA MUERTE, especialmente en un niño o en otra persona que use la medicina sin una prescripción médica. Vender o regalar acetaminophen and hydrocodone es ilegal.

Mida la medicina líquida con la jeringa de medición que viene con su medicina, o con una cuchara o taza de medición especial. Si no tiene con qué medir la dosis de su medicina, pídale una cuchara o taza de medición a su farmacéutico.

Si necesita cirugía o pruebas médicas, dígale al cirujano por adelantado que usted está usando esta medicina. Quizás necesite dejar de usar la medicina por un breve tiempo.

No deje de usar esta medicina de forma repentina después de usarla por mucho tiempo, o podría tener síntomas desagradables de abstinencia. Pregúntele a su médico como dejar de tomar acetaminophen and hydrocodone de forma segura.

Guarde a temperatura ambiente lejos de la humedad y calor. Mantenga un record de la cantidad de medicina que ha usado de cada nuevo envase. Hydrocodone es una droga de potencial de abuso y usted debería saber si alguien está usando su medicina inapropiadamente o sin prescripción.

Siempre chequee la botella para asegurarse de que ha recibido las píldoras correctas (la misma marca y el tipo) recetado por su médico.

¿Qué sucede si dejo de tomar una dosis?

Ya que acetaminophen and hydrocodone se toma cuando se necesita, usted quizás no tiene un horario establecido para tomarla. Si usted está tomando el medicamento con regularidad, tome la dosis pasada tan pronto se acuerde. Sáltese la dosis pasada si ya casi es hora para la siguiente dosis. No use más medicina para compensar por la dosis pasada.

¿Qué sucede si tomo una sobredosis?

Busque atención médica de emergencia o llame a la línea de Poison Help al 1-800-222-1222. La sobredosis de acetaminophen and hydrocodone puede causar la muerte.

Las primeras señas de una sobredosis con acetaminophen incluyen pérdida del apetito, náusea, vómitos, dolor de estómago, sudores, y confusión o debilidad. Síntomas que ocurran luego pueden incluir dolor en la parte superior del estómago, orina oscura, y color amarillo de la piel o de la parte blanca de los ojos.

Los síntomas de una sobredosis puede también incluir somnolencia intensa, pupila puntiformes, piel fría y pegajosa, debilidad muscular, desmayo, pulso débil, estado de coma, labios azules, respiración poco profunda, o no respiración.

¿Qué debo evitar mientras tomo acetaminophen and hydrocodone?

Este medicamento puede perjudicar su pensamiento o reacciones. Evite manejar u operar maquinarias antes de saber cómo acetaminophen and hydrocodone le afectará. Mareos o somnolencia severa puede causar caídas u otros accidentes.

Pregúntele a su médico o farmacéutico antes de usar cualquiera otra medicina para el resfriado, alergias, el dolor, o para dormir. Acetaminophen (a veces es abreviado como APAP) se encuentra en muchas medicinas combinadas. El tomar ciertos productos juntos puede hacer que tome demasiado acetaminophen lo que puede conducir a una sobredosis fatal. Revise la etiqueta para ver si una medicina contiene acetaminophen o APAP.

Evite beber alcohol. Le puede aumentar su riesgo de daño al hígado mientras esté tomando acetaminophen.

¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios posibles de acetaminophen and hydrocodone?

Busque atención médica de emergencia si usted tiene síntomas de una reacción alérgica: ronchas; dificultad para respirar; hinchazón de la cara, labios, lengua, o garganta.

En casos raros, acetaminophen puede causar una reacción severa de la piel que puede ser fatal. Ésto puede ocurrir aún si usted ha tomado acetaminophen anteriormente y no tuvo ninguna reacción. Deje de tomar esta medicina y llame a su médico de inmediato si usted tiene enrojecimiento de la piel o sarpullido que se extiende y causa ampollas y descamación. Si tiene este tipo de reacción, usted nunca más debe tomar alguna medicina que contiene acetaminophen.

Llame a su médico de inmediato si usted tiene:

respiración superficial, latido cardíaco lento;
sensación de desvanecimiento, como que se va a desmayar;
confusión, pensamiento o comportamiento fuera de lo normal;
convulsiones;
moretones o sangrado fáciles;
infertilidad, periodos menstruales ausentes;
impotencia, problemas sexuales, pérdida de interés en la actividad sexual;
problemas del hígado–náusea, dolor en la parte superior del estómago, picazón, pérdida del apetito, orina oscura, heces fecales de color arcilla, ictericia (color amarillo de la piel u ojos); o
niveles bajos de cortisol–náusea, vomito, pérdida del apetito, mareo, cansancio o debilidad que empeoran.

Busque atención médica de inmediato si tiene síntomas del síndrome de la serotonina, como: agitación, alucinaciones, fiebre, sudoración, sacudidas, latido cardíaco rápido, rigidez muscular, espasmo, pérdida de coordinación, náusea, vómito, o diarrea.

Efectos secundarios comunes incluyen:

somnolencia, dolor de cabeza;
malestar estomacal, estreñimiento;
visión borrosa; o
boca seca.

Esta lista no menciona todos los efectos secundarios y puede ser que ocurran otros. Llame a su médico para consejos médicos relacionados a efectos secundarios. Usted puede reportar efectos secundarios llamando al FDA al 1-800-FDA-1088.

¿Qué otras drogas afectarán a acetaminophen and hydrocodone?

Medicamentos narcóticos (opioides) pueden interactuar con muchas otras drogas y causar efectos secundarios peligrosos o mortales. Asegúrese que su médico sepa si usted también usa:

otros medicamentos narcóticos–medicina opioide para el dolor o medicina con receta para la tos;
drogas que le causen sueño o respiración lenta puede–una pastilla para dormir, relajante muscular, sedante, tranquilizante, o medicina antipsicótica; o
drogas que afectan los niveles de la serotonina en su cuerpo–medicina para la depresión, enfermedad de Parkinson, dolores de cabeza por migraña, infecciones graves, o la prevención de la náusea y el vómito.

Esta lista no está completa. Otras drogas pueden interactuar con acetaminophen and hydrocodone, incluyendo medicinas que se obtienen con o sin receta, vitaminas, y productos herbarios. No todas las interacciones posibles aparecen en esta guía del medicamento.

¿Dónde puedo obtener más información?

Su farmacéutico le puede dar más información sobre acetaminophen and hydrocodone.

Recuerde, mantenga ésta y todas las otras medicinas fuera del alcance de los niños, no comparta nunca sus medicinas con otros, y use este medicamento sólo para la condición por la que fue recetada.
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