Hydrocodone is commonly prescribed in combination with other medications for pain relief or cough suppression. It is available in various brand-name and generic medications, usually combined with acetaminophen or ibuprofen to enhance pain relief. Below is a detailed list of medications that contain hydrocodone:
1. Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Combination (Pain Relief)
These medications combine hydrocodone with acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol or Tylenol) to treat moderate to severe pain. They are among the most commonly prescribed hydrocodone-containing drugs.
Brand Names:
- Vicodin
- Lortab
- Norco
- Lorcet
- Hycet
- Xodol
- Zamicet
Common Strengths:
- Hydrocodone 2.5 mg to 10 mg combined with Acetaminophen 300 mg to 750 mg per tablet or liquid solution.
2. Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen Combination (Pain Relief)
This combination includes hydrocodone and ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used to treat moderate to severe pain, especially when inflammation is a contributing factor.
Brand Names:
- Vicoprofen
- Ibudone
- Reprexain
Common Strengths:
- Hydrocodone 2.5 mg to 10 mg combined with Ibuprofen 200 mg to 400 mg per tablet.
3. Extended-Release Hydrocodone (Long-Acting Pain Relief)
These medications contain extended-release (ER) hydrocodone, formulated to release the drug slowly over time, providing long-lasting pain relief for severe, chronic pain conditions. These are not combined with acetaminophen or ibuprofen and are used for around-the-clock pain management.
Brand Names:
- Hysingla ER
- Zohydro ER
Common Strengths:
- Available in 10 mg to 120 mg per extended-release tablet or capsule.
4. Hydrocodone Combination Cough Suppressants (Antitussives)
Hydrocodone is also used in combination with other ingredients to suppress cough. These medications are typically prescribed for short-term use to treat severe cough due to conditions like bronchitis or upper respiratory infections.
Brand Names:
- Hycodan (Hydrocodone and Homatropine)
- Tussionex Pennkinetic (Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine)
- FlowTuss (Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine)
- Vituz (Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine)
Common Strengths:
- Hydrocodone 5 mg to 10 mg per dose, combined with other cough suppressants or antihistamines like Homatropine or Chlorpheniramine.
5. Hydrocodone Combination Cold Medications
Some cold medications contain hydrocodone combined with decongestants and antihistamines to relieve symptoms such as cough, nasal congestion, and sneezing.
Brand Names:
- Zutripro (Hydrocodone, Chlorpheniramine, and Pseudoephedrine)
- Rezira (Hydrocodone and Pseudoephedrine)
- Hydrocof (Hydrocodone, Chlorpheniramine, and Pseudoephedrine)
Common Strengths:
- Hydrocodone 5 mg to 10 mg per dose, combined with other cold and allergy medications.
Brand Names of Hydrocodone Combination Products
- Allay® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Anexsia® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Azdone® (containing Aspirin, Hydrocodone)
- Bancap HC® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Co-Gesic® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Hycodan® (containing Homatropine, Hydrocodone)
- Hy-Phen® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Lorcet® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Lorcet Plus® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Lortab® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Norco® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Reprexain® (containing Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen)
- Rezira® (containing Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine)
- TussiCaps® (containing Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone)
- Tussionex® (containing Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone)
- Vicodin® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Vicodin ES® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Vicodin HP® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
- Vicoprofen® (containing Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen)
- Vituz® (containing Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone)
- Zutripro® (containing Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine)
- Zydone® (containing Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone)
Conclusion
Hydrocodone is primarily used in combination with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or other medications to enhance pain relief or suppress severe coughs. It is available in both immediate-release and extended-release forms, depending on the severity of pain or the duration of relief required. Because hydrocodone is a powerful and potentially addictive opioid, these medications are typically prescribed for short-term use or chronic pain management under close medical supervision.
