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Is M367 Medicine Effective For Pain?

M367 which I believe is a dumb down version of Watson 10/660 that I used to get, which I now am getting this 10/325 pill. I do not think it is as effective whatsoever? What do u think? When I read on the net, people r saying that it is not that effective for pain vs. what I had been getting!dc
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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Hi, gone through your query and understood your concerns.

M367 has been identified as Acetaminophen and hydrocodone
bitartrate 325 mg / 10 mg.
WATSON 10/660 has been identified as Acetaminophen and hydrocodone bitartrate 660 mg / 10 mg.

Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.
Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone. The combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

The FDA has asked manufacturers to limit the maximum amount of acetaminophen in prescription products to 325 mg per dosage unit. There are no data that indicate that taking more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dosage unit provides more pain relief. The goal of the FDA is to reduce the risk of severe liver injury from acetaminophen overdose, which can lead to liver failure, liver transplant, and even death.
And so this is the reason why the dosage is cut down now for you. First remove the impression of the change and use the drug M367 as prescribed for some time around 2 months. You may see that its working.
Hope this guides you. Thank you.
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Is M367 Medicine Effective For Pain?

Hi, gone through your query and understood your concerns. M367 has been identified as Acetaminophen and hydrocodone bitartrate 325 mg / 10 mg. WATSON 10/660 has been identified as Acetaminophen and hydrocodone bitartrate 660 mg / 10 mg. Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone. The combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. The FDA has asked manufacturers to limit the maximum amount of acetaminophen in prescription products to 325 mg per dosage unit. There are no data that indicate that taking more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dosage unit provides more pain relief. The goal of the FDA is to reduce the risk of severe liver injury from acetaminophen overdose, which can lead to liver failure, liver transplant, and even death. And so this is the reason why the dosage is cut down now for you. First remove the impression of the change and use the drug M367 as prescribed for some time around 2 months. You may see that its working. Hope this guides you. Thank you.