Norco (acetaminopheb and hydrocodone)
Common uses:
Norco is an analgesic combination used to relieve pain. Norco
may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
Before using:
Some medicines or medical
conditions may interact with Norco. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR
PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking anticoagulants or
isoniazid. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking
Norco.
Directions:
Follow the directions for using Norco provided by your doctor.
Norco MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE
Norco at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away
from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Norco and you are
taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose of Norco
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2
doses of Norco at once.
Cautions:
IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE
ALLERGIC REACTION to codeine, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, or
oxycodone (such as Tylox, Tylenol with Codeine, Vicodin),
contact your doctor or pharmacist BEFORE
TAKING Norco. A severe allergic reaction to Norco
includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or
dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are
allergic to Norco or if a certain medicine contains codeine,
hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, or oxycodone, contact your doctor
or pharmacist. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing;
tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if
you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do
not take any more doses of Norco unless your doctor tells you
to do so. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE of Norco or take
Norco for longer than prescribed without checking with your
doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose of Norco or taking Norco
for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. AVOID ALCOHOL
while you are using Norco. Norco will add to the effects of
alcohol and other depressants. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY,
OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how
you react to Norco. Using Norco alone, with other medicines, or
with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform
other potentially dangerous tasks. Norco CONTAINS
ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not take additional acetaminophen for pain or
fever without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your
pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines contain
acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If you
drink alcohol on a daily basis, do not take this medicine
without first discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use
combined with acetaminophen may increase your risk for liver
damage. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Norco
during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Norco IS EXCRETED in breast
milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using
Norco, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the
risks to your baby.
Possible side effects:
SIDE EFFECTS of Norco medication, that may go away during
treatment, include dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness,
constipation, nausea, or vomiting. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience rash or itching. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions:
Norco drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a
medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker
to find out if your medicines interact with each other.
If you take too much:
If overdose is
suspected while taking Norco, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include nausea; vomiting; excessive sweating; dark urine;
stomach pain; extreme fatigue; slow, shallow breathing; unusual
drowsiness; deep sleep or loss of consciousness; cold, clammy
skin; and slow heartbeat.
Additional information:
DO NOT SHARE
Norco with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE
Norco for other health conditions. KEEP Norco out of the reach
of children. IF USING Norco FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME,
obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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