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Lortab Strengths
from eMedTV.comThere are four strengths of Lortab® (hydrocodone/APAP) tablets currently available. These strengths include:
- Lortab 2.5/500 -- 2.5 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg of acetaminophen
- Lortab 5/500 -- 5 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg of acetaminophen
- Lortab 7.5/500 -- 7.5 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg of acetaminophen
- Lortab 10/500 -- 10 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg of acetaminophen.
There is also a Lortab Elixir available, which comes in one strength: Lortab 7.5/500 Elixir -- 7.5 of hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg of acetaminophen per tablespoonful.
Your healthcare provider will consider several factors before recommending a Lortab dosage. Some of these factors include how you respond to Lortab, your weight (for children), other medical conditions you may have, and other medications you are currently taking (including vitamins and herbal supplements).
(Click Lortab Dosage for more information on Lortab strengths, including how your healthcare provider will determine your dosage and some tips on when and how to take this pain medication.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD