Vicodin 5/500mg

Description

Vicodin 5/500mg relief from the headache

Vicodin is a combination medicine that contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone in it. It is the most popular medicine to treat severe pain conditions. However, it helps treat arthritis pain, cancer pain, pain from a severe head injury, etc. 

Further, the drug acetaminophen is non-opioid or less potent medicine; it generally increases the impact of hydrocodone. Also, it helps reduce fever. Moreover, hydrocodone is an opioid medicine and a potent pain killer. It is also used as an adult cough suppressant. 

Additionally, it is a prescription medicine and a controlled substance illegal to use without a prescription. With a valid prescription, you can buy Vicodin online or from the local as well. 

Vicodin 5/500mg

In this variation, it contains 5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg acetaminophen. 5/500 mg comes in a white capsule-shaped tablet bisected on one side and debossed with “VICODIN” on the other. Also, Abbott Laboratories supplies it.

The usual dose of this strength is one or two tablets every four to six hours as directed. However, the total daily dosage should not be more than eight tablets. Misuse may cause addiction, overdose, serious side effects, and death.

Further, it is highly beneficial in back pain, and risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. For more information, you can talk with your doctor as well. 

Possible Side effects of the medicine

It has a high potential for addiction, misuse, and abuse that may lead to side effects and even death. Doctors should access each patient carefully before prescribing the medication. Also, the patient should tell the physician/doctor about his condition and risk-taking behavior.

Serious side effects may cause respiratory depression and breathing issues. 

More common side effects are dizziness and drowsiness; however, they may usually happen at starting the therapy.