Norco 5/325 (Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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NORCO® 5/325
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets USP
5 mg/325 mg

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

½ C₁₈H₂₁NO_3·C₄H₆O_6·2 ½ H₂O

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:

C₈H₉NO₂

M.W. = 151.16

Each NORCO^® 5/325 tablet contains:

Hydrocodone Bitartrate......5 mg

Acetaminophen...............325 mg

In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid and sugar spheres which are composed of starch derived from corn, sucrose, and FD&C Yellow #6. Meets USP Dissolution Test 1.

What are the precautions when taking hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen (Norco 5/325)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other narcotics (such as 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), personal or family history of regular use/abuse of drugs/alcohol, stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation, diarrhea...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 3/24/2006
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.