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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Senior, your doctor may start you at a low dose of this medication.All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:your agethe condition being treatedthe severity of your conditionother medical conditions you havehow you react to the first doseForms and strengthsGeneric: Acetaminophen-hydrocodoneForm: oral tabletStrengths:hydrocodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 300 mghydrocodone 7.5 mg/acetaminophen 300 mghydrocodone 10 mg/acetaminophen 300 mghydrocodone 2.5 mg/acetaminophen 325 mghydrocodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 325 mghydrocodone 7.5 mg/acetaminophen 325 mghydrocodone 10 mg/acetaminophen 325 mgBrand: NorcoForm: oral tabletStrengths:2.5 mg hydrocodone/325 mg acetaminophen5 mg hydrocodone/325 mg acetaminophen7.5 mg hydrocodone/325 mg acetaminophen10 mg hydrocodone/325 mg acetaminophenDosage for moderate to severe painAdult dosage (ages 18 years and older and weighing at least 101 pounds [46 kg])5 mg or 2.5 mg hydrocodone / 300 mg or 325 mg acetaminophen: The typical dosage is 1–2 tablets taken every 4–6 hours as needed. The maximum dosage is 8 tablets per day.7.5 mg or 10 mg hydrocodone / 300 mg or 325 mg acetaminophen: The typical dosage is 1 tablet taken 4–6 hours as needed. The maximum dosage is 6 tablets per day.Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)Dosage for people younger than 18 years hasn’t been established.Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you.Acetaminophen-hydrocodone is used for short- or long-term treatment. It comes with risks if you don’t take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.If you stop taking the drug or don’t take it at all: Your pain will continue and might get worse.If you miss doses or don’t take the drug on schedule: Your medication may not work as well or may stop working completely. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times.What to do if you miss a dose: If you’re taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for your next scheduled dose.Don’t use extra medication to make up the missed dose. This could result in dangerous side effects.If you take too much: If you take too much, you can overdose on this medication. You may experience:nausea and vomitingsweatingan overall feeling of fatigueslowed or stopped breathingslowed heart ratevery low blood pressurepossible comaliver damage or failureIf you think you’ve taken too much of this drug, call your doctor or seek guidance from the American Association of Poison Control Centers at 1-800-222-1222 or through
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