Vicodin (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen)

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen manufactured by Watson Pharmaceuticals

What sort of medication is Vicodin?

Vicodin is a compound medication that consists of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetamninophen. Hydrocodone belongs to narcotic pain relievers (opioids). Acetaminophen is a milder pain reliever and a fever reducer. In Vicodin, Acetaminophen intensifies the analgetic effects of Hydrocodone.

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen combination is also available under other brand names that include Lortab and Norco. Hydrocodone can cause a physical and psychological dependence when misused. Due to this fact, in the United States, compound medications containing Hydrocodone are listed as a Schedule III controlled substances, and are usually available under prescription only.

Watson Pharmaceuticals manufactures generic versions of Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (Vicodin) combination, available in pill form as: