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Lortab 2.5/500 Tablets
from eMedTV.comLortab® (hydrocodone/APAP) is a prescription medicine approved for relieving moderate to moderately severe pain. It comes in both tablet and elixir form, and is available in the following strengths:
- 2.5/500 Lortab tablets
- 5/500 Lortab tablets
- 7.5/500 Lortab tablets
- 10/500 Lortab tablets
- 7.5/500 Lortab Elixir.
For the 5/500 or 2.5/500 tablets, the recommended dose is one to two tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed, but not to exceed eight tablets in 24 hours. For Lortab 7.5/500 or 10/500 tablets, the recommended dose is one tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed, but not to exceed six tablets in 24 hours. For Lortab 7.5/500 Elixir, the recommended dose is one tablespoonful every four to six hours as needed for pain, but not to exceed six tablespoonfuls per day.
(Click Lortab Dosage for information on how Lortab can be used in children, for suggestions on when and how to take the tablets or elixir, and to find out what factors your healthcare provider may consider before making a dosing recommendation for your situation.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD