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Hydrocodone bitartrate and Ibuprofen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and Ibuprofen (Vicoprofen)
Hydrocodone bitartrate and Ibuprofen
(high-droh-KOH-dohn/eye-byou-PROH-fen)
Pregnancy Category: C
Vicoprofen (Rx) (C-III)
Classification:
Narcotic analgesic and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
See Also:
See also Narcotic analgesics and Ibuprofen.
Content:
Each tablet contains Narcotic: Hydrocodone bitartrate, 7.5 mg and NSAID: Ibuprofen, 200 mg.
Action/Kinetics:
Peak plasma levels: 1.7 hr for hydrocodone and 1.8 hr for ibuprofen. t1/2 plasma, hydrocodone: 4.5 hr; ibuprofen: 2.2 hr.
Uses:
Short-term (less than 10 days) for management of acute pain.
Additional Contraindications:
Use for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Use during labor and delivery or during lactation.
Special Concerns:
Use with caution and at reduced doses in geriatric clients. Safety and efficacy have not been determined in children.
How Supplied:
See Content.
Dosage
•Tablets
Analgesic.
Adults: 1 tablet q 4-6 hr, as needed. Dosage should not exceed 5 tablets in a 24-hr period. Adjust dose and frequency of dosing to client needs. |
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