HYDROCOD/ACET 7.5/325 MG/15ML SOL 473ML

HYDROCOD/ACET 7.5/325 MG/15ML SOL 473ML

DESCRIPTION

Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen are available in liquid form for oral administration. Hydrocodone bitartrate is an opioid analgesic and occurs as fine, white crystals or as a crystalline powder. It is affected by light. The chemical name is 4,5α-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one tartrate (1:1) hydrate (2:5). It has the following structural formula:

C18H21NO3 ∙ C4H6O6 ∙ 2½H2O M.W. 494.490 Acetaminophen, 4'-hydroxyacetanilide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:

C8H9NO2 M.W. 151.16

In addition, the liquid contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid anhydrous, ethyl maltol, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution, sucrose, with D&C Red #33 and FD&C Red #40 as coloring and natural and artificial flavoring.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution is indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration [see WARNINGS], reserve hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics): have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution should not be used for an extended period of time unless the pain remains severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options continue to be inadequate.