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How to Take Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and it's Dose


This medication comes in the form of tablet, capsule and oral solution to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- 1 to 2 tablets or capsules every 4 to 6 hours or 5 to 10 mL (elixir, solution 15 mL) every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Max 6 doses/day.
Children (younger than 12 yr of age): PO- 10 to 15 mg acetaminophen/kg/dose every 4 hour to max 2.6 g per 24 hour.
Children (2 to 13 years of age and at least 12 kg) - 0.2 mL/kg. Max, 6 doses/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate

Acetaminophen and hydrocodone is a combination of non-opioid and narcotic or sleep-inducing agents used to treat moderate to severe pain associated with inflammation.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate

International :


Lorcet-HD, Lortab, Vicodin, Zydone, Anexsia, Co-Gesic, Hycet, Liquicet, Lorcet 10/650, Lorcet Plus, Lortab Elixir, Maxidone, Norco, Polygesic, Stagesic, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Xodol, Zamicet, Zolvit.
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