hydrocodone/acetaminophen(Vicodin, Norco, Lortab)
Opioid analgesic combination (Schedule II)
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪdroʊˈkoʊdoʊn ə.ˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfən/
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Say it aloud once — you will remember it forever.
At a glance
- Generic name
- hydrocodone/acetaminophen
- Brand names
- Vicodin, Norco, Lortab, Lorcet
- Therapeutic class
- Opioid analgesic combination (Schedule II)
- Mechanism (summary)
- <!-- AI-DRAFTED: 2026-06-23 -->
Clinical pearls
- Take only as prescribed - Schedule II, high addiction risk.
- Avoid alcohol completely.
- Will cause constipation - start a stool softener.
- Don't crush or break - dose dumping/overdose.
- Read OTC labels for APAP content; do not exceed 3-4 g/day total.
Sources
See how hydrocodone/acetaminophen appears in NAPLEX-style questions
PharmDHub Premium includes a full drug card, dosing, boxed warnings, drug-drug interactions, and practice questions built around this drug.