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NORCO® 7.5/325 & NORCO® 10/325
(hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablet)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

NORCO® (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen) is supplied in tablet form for oral administration.

Hydrocodone 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 4,5α-Epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one tartrate (1:1) hydrate (2:5). It has the following structural formula:

Hydrocodone bitartrate structural formula illustration

C18H21NO3•C4H6O6•2½H2O       M. W. = 494.49

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:

Acetaminophen structural formula illustration

C8H9NO2     M. W. = 151.16

NORCO®, for oral administration is available in the following strengths:

  Hydrocodone Bitartrate Acetaminophen
NORCO® 7.5/325 7.5 mg 325 mg
NORCO® 10/325 10 mg 325 mg

In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid; the 7.5 mg/325 mg tablets include FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, the 10 mg/325 mg tablets include D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake. Meets USP Dissolution Test 1.

Brand Name: Norco
Generic Name: Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
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