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May 27, 2012

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Norco 5-325 Drug Center

Medical Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Norco 5-325 Overview

Norco 5/325 (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen) is an opioid analgesic and antitussive (cough suppressant) that is combined with acetaminophen and used to treat moderate to fairly severe pain. Norco 5/325 is available as a generic combined with acetaminophen. The "5/325" represents the concentrations of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen in the tablet. The most frequent side effects of Norco 5/325 are lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and sedation. When first taking this medication, the patient should not drive or do other tasks that require good concentration and focus to avoid harming themselves or others.

Norco 5/325 is supplied in tablet forms with strengths of 5 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate combined with 325 mg of acetaminophen. The daily dose is one tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. No more than 6 tablets should be taken over 24 hours. Short treatment (less than a week) usually does not cause patient's to become dependent on the drug, develop tolerance, or develop an opioid withdrawal syndrome. Longer constant use may allow these serious side effects to develop. Some patients, especially if they exceed the recommended doses, can experience respiratory depression and death. Most medications that depress the central nervous system can enhance the effects of Norco 5/325 (antihistamines, narcotics, anti-anxiety medications, and alcohol); this enhancement may cause respiratory depression so doses of Norco. There are no studies that suggest Norco 5/325 is safe to use in pregnancy or in pediatric patients; however, pregnant women taking Norco 5/325 regularly will produce an infant likely to be opioid dependent and may have respiratory depression. Studies with lactating women taking Norco are lacking, so the safety is at best, questionable. Although the above is written about Norco 5/325, readers should be aware that over 250 different drugs are available that have the same two (or more) combinations of drugs as Norco and thus have a similar drug profile.

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Norco 5-325 Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

NORCO^Ã? is indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

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What is Norco 5-325 Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Norco 5-325 Consumer Information: Uses

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic 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: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from 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...

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