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Vicodin is an opioid medicine to treat severe pain, which acts almost instantly on the body, but which can cause chemical dependency.
Vicodin has in its composition Hydrocodone bitartrate, an opioid analgesic and an antitussive that relieves pain and cough, and Acetaminophen, an analgesic that has action against pain and also against fever.
Indications
Vicodin is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe chronic pain in adults.
Price
The price of Vicodin is approximately 200 dollars, however this medicine is not sold in Brazil, and can only be purchased in the United States.
How to take
You should take 1 to 2 tablets of Vicodin per day, every 4 hours or every 6 hours, as instructed by your doctor, never exceeding the maximum dose of 8 pills per day.
Side effects
Some of Vicodin's side effects may include dizziness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations and mental confusion.
Contraindications
Vicodin is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to other opioids, Hydrocodone Bitartrate, Acetaminophen or other components of the formula.
In addition, before starting treatment with Vicodin you should talk to your doctor if you have health problems such as liver or kidney disease or problems, acute abdominal diseases or conditions, hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, prostatic hypertrophy or stricture of the urethra.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team