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Vicodin (Hydrocodone Bitartrate / Acetaminophen) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VICODIN tablets are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response of the patient. However, it should be kept in mind that tolerance to hydrocodone can develop with continued use and that the incidence of untoward effects is dose related.

The usual adult dosage is one or two tablets every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dosage should not exceed 8 tablets.

HOW SUPPLIED

VICODIN is supplied as white, capsule-shaped tablets containing 5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg acetaminophen, bisected on one side and debossed with "VICODIN" on the other.
Bottles of 100-NDC 0074-1949-14.
Bottles of 500-NDC 0074-1949-54.
Hospital Unit Dose Package-100 tablets (4 × 25 tablets)-NDC 0074-1949-12.

Storage

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.
A Schedule CS-III controlled drug substance.

©Abbott

Manufactured for

Abbott Laboratories

North Chicago, IL 60064 U.S.A.

by Halo Pharmaceutical Inc.

Whippany, NJ 07981 U.S.A.

Rev. 09/2011


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