Hydrocodone Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Hydrocodone Capsule
| Generic name | hydrocodone bitartrate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Opioid analgesic (narcotic pain reliever) |
| Forms | Extended-release tablet, Extended-release capsule |
Hydrocodone is a strong opioid pain medicine given as an extended-release capsule or tablet. It is used for severe, ongoing pain that needs around-the-clock treatment, not for pain that comes and goes or for short-term pain such as after surgery.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.