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Zolvit
Zolvit™
(hydrocodone bitartrate (10 mg) and acetaminophen (300 mg) per 15 mL) Oral Solution
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen is supplied in liquid form for oral administration.
WARNING: May be habit-forming
(see PRECAUTIONS, PATIENT INFORMATION, and Drug Abuse and Dependence).
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:
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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:
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ZOLVIT™ (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution contains):
| Per 5 mL | Per 15 mL | |
| Hydrocodone Bitartrate | 3.33 mg | 10 mg |
| Acetaminophen | 100 mg | 300 mg |
| Alcohol | 7% | 7% |
In addition, the liquid contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid anhydrous, ethyl maltol, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution, sucrose, with D&C Red #33 and FD&C Red #40 as coloring and natural and artificial flavoring.
Last reviewed on RxList: 8/15/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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