What is Vicodin?

Vicodin is tablet that contains the combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is contained in one group of drugs called as narcotic pain relievers.

Vicodin is use for relieving the pains. Vicodin can use for other purposes also.

How To Use Vicodin Oral

Take this medication by mouth, as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, you may take this drug with food, although doing so may decrease its effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives for decreasing nausea (e.g., antihistamines, lying down for 1-2 hours with minimal head movement).

If you are using the liquid product, measure the medication with a dose-measuring spoon or device to make sure you get the correct dose. Do not use a household spoon.

Precautions during Pregnancy:

Teratogenic Effects: Vicodin pills must be taken at the time of pregnancy when potential benefits give good reason for potential risk.

Nonteratogenic Effects: Opioids prior to the delivery will actually dependant. Withdrawal signs for this include excessive crying and irritability, tremors, increase in respiratory rate, hyperactive reflexes, increased stools, yawning, sneezing, fever and vomiting. The intensity of disease dose not totally depends on period of maternal opioid dose or use. There is no any best method for the withdrawal.

Labor and Delivery: With all narcotics, use of vicodin tablets by mother just before delivery can result in respiratory depression in new born baby. This is generally occurs in case of overdose.

Nursing Mothers: Acetaminophen is excreted in small amount in breast milk, but implication of its effects on infants is unknown. It is unknown that hydrocodon is excreted in milk. Many drugs are excreted in the human milk and due to potential for reaction in infants from acetaminophen and hydrocodone, decision is very confusing whether to continue drug or nursing and taking in to the account significance of drug to mother.

Pediatric Use: Effectiveness and safety in pediatric population haven't recognized.

How should you take Vicodin?

Take Vicodin exactly as prescribed. Do not increase the amount you take or the frequency without your doctor's approval. Do not take this drug for any reason other than the one prescribed. Do not give this drug to others who may have similar symptoms.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Vicodin.

Vicodin slows the nervous system. Alcohol can intensify this effect.

If vicodin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either may be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Vicodin with the following:

Antianxiety drugs such as Valium and Librium Antidepressant medications classified as "tricyclics," such as Elavil and Tofranil Antihistamines such as Tavist Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate Major tranquilizers such as Thorazine and Haldol Other narcotic analgesics such as Demerol Other central nervous system depressants such as Halcion and Restoril

What side effects may occur?

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Vicodin.

• More common side effects may include: Dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, sedation, vomiting

If these side effects occur, it may help if you lie down after taking the medication.

Vicodin Oral Storage

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.