Pain Channel
Topics & Medications
Quicklinks
Related Channels
Norco Oral
Interested in a Discount on Norco?
Enter your email address to see if eMedTV's free DiscountRx service has a program that could help you save on your prescription(s).
Thank you!
Thank you for your interest in DiscountRx from eMedTV. An email has been sent to the address you provided. Please follow the link within that email to see what offers may be available.
People with moderate-to-moderately severe pain may benefit from Norco® (hydrocodone/APAP), a medication that is generally taken every four to six hours, as needed, for pain. The two components -- hydrocodone and acetaminophen -- work together to improve the medication's effectiveness. In addition, the low acetaminophen content means that Norco is "stronger" than other similar combination products.
As an oral medication, Norco should be taken with food in order to help prevent stomach upset. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions carefully with regard to dosing. Do not increase or decrease your dose without specific approval and supervision. Taking too much acetaminophen can lead to liver failure, among other things, and stopping Norco too quickly can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
(Click Norco to learn more about this oral medicine, including how it works, possible side effects, other safety precautions, and what to tell the healthcare provider prescribing it.)
|
|
|
|
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD