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Is There A Difference Between Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 325 And Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 5-325?
Question: My wife had a tooth pulled today and was prescribed Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen at 325 MG, but there was a 5-before the 325 MG on the bottle. Is that significant? Why is it there if it isn't? it just increases anxiety and confusion. Thanks for your help.
Brief Answer:
Ratio of drug components
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It seems your wife has been prescribed Norco 5-325 (brand name) which is a combination of an opioid pain killer (hydrocodone) and Acetaminophen (the generic name for Tylenol) and the number 5-325 is the ratio of the components. So I wouldn't worry about this.
What is important though is that she may take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours but should be careful not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.
I hope this answers your question. If you have further questions I would be happy to answer them. Take care.
Regards
Ratio of drug components
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It seems your wife has been prescribed Norco 5-325 (brand name) which is a combination of an opioid pain killer (hydrocodone) and Acetaminophen (the generic name for Tylenol) and the number 5-325 is the ratio of the components. So I wouldn't worry about this.
What is important though is that she may take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours but should be careful not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.
I hope this answers your question. If you have further questions I would be happy to answer them. Take care.
Regards
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