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

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NORCO (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen) ® 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 (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen) ®, 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.

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

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: 9/27/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.