Hydrocodone 10/500mg

Hydrocodone 10/500mg: Is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Hydrocodone 10/500mg  is an effective medication that treats moderate to severe pain. However, it is the medication that helps in treating prolonged pain conditions.

Moreover, it also helps as a cough suppressant in adults.

Hydrocodone is a combination medicine that contains acetaminophen in it. Whereas it is a narcotic pain reliever, and acetaminophen is non-narcotic. Acetaminophen boosts the effects of Hydrocodone and gives fast relief from pain. Additionally, it changes how your body responds to the problem by providing euphoric effects.

Hydrocodone 10/500 effects

Usually, it gives euphoric effects after consumption, which starts within 30 minutes and reaches peak effects in approx 1 hour.

Sometimes, people get addicted to it and take overdoses to get high effects that tend to have side effects. Doing so can also cause life-threatening side effects.

However, do not use machinery or do any work that needs attention until you didn’t know how it affects you. 

Hydrocodone 10/500

It is a powerful combination of medicine. It is also available with various combination medicines such as Ibuprofen etc. The 10/500 mg strength contains 10 mg hydrocodone and 500 mg acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is a less potent and non-opioid pain medicine. It also works as an adult cough suppressant.

Dosage Information

Hydrocodone Adult Dosage:

The initial amount for Chronic Pain is individually under clinical supervision. However, they are lower in patients who are not opioid-tolerant.

Extended-Release Capsules: The initial dose is 10 mg orally every 12 hours or as prescribed.

Extended-Release Tablets (Hysingla(R) ER): 20 mg orally every 24 hours or as prescribed.

Note: The use of a higher dosage in non-opioid tolerant patients may cause fatal side effects.

How to use the medicine

• It would be helpful if you read the instructions guide carefully to follow them. It will help you stay away from the risks of side effects.
• The Hydrocodone schedule depends upon the condition of the patient. Take it orally with water. Moreover, you can consume with or without food. Besides, children are given doses based on their weight. Do not share the pills with anyone.
• Pain medications work fast and effectively at the beginning of pain in comparison when the problem is worse. In the case of ongoing pain, doctors will prescribe long-term pain medication.
• Take the medication on time without making a change in the dosages; avoid taking longer than needed. Doing so may lead to drug dependence or side effects. Also, never jumble the quantity of the dosage to increase the effects.

Hydrocodone symptoms

During the medication, Hydrocodone may cause side effects even with the positive effect.. Tell/consult with your doctor about the side effects, if they occur, become severe or do not go away:

Some of the side effects of Hydrocodone include:

• Stomach pain.
• A headache.
• Back pain.
• Ringing sound in the ears.
• Dry mouth.
• Muscle tightening.
• Painful urination.

Further, you can also report your symptoms to the FDA in case of getting worse.