What is acetaminophen and hydrocodone? Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It relieves pain. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone. Together, acetaminophen and hydrocodone are used to relieve moderate-to-severe pain. The PDR reference is here. acetaminophen and oxycodone

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... ACETAMINOPHEN-HYDROCODONE (Lortab®, Lorcet®, Vicodin®, and others) is a combination of two different types of pain medicine and is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Federal law prohibits the transfer of acetaminophen-hydrocodone to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Generic acetaminophen-hydrocodone tablets and capsules are available. Acetaminophen-hydrocodone is also available as caplets. ...
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