Vicodin - the trade name painkiller that contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen, produced by Abbott Laboratories. The medicine is distributed in the form of tablets engraved with "Vicodin," "Vicodin ES" or "Vicodin HP". For sale in the U.S. generics are available preparation, such as Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Panacet, Vadunk and Zydone. Abbott Laboratories conducts research on the preparation of controlled release (CR) Vicodin.
Action

Paracetamol in Vicodin the preparation hydrocodone increases the analgesic effect and prevents the use of for purposes other than medical indication, as the doses used for Vicodin stupefies to include paracetamol toxic dose. Hydrocodone administered orally is about 1.5 times stronger than morphine administered the same way, although the dose Vicodin producing an equivalent effect analgetic.

Side effects

Side-effects of its use include allergic reactions, epileptic fits, wet skin, severe weakness, dizziness, Vicodin loss of consciousness, jaundice. In addition, Vicodin can cause drowsiness and euphoria.

Regulations

In the U.S., with production regulated by the Controlled Substances Act Vicodin of 1970, in Group III of medicines - the potential for abuse, but are relevant and considered a medical purpose. It is available Vicodin only on prescription. Nevertheless, the study of 2005 conducted by the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health on a representative group Vicodin of American teenagers showed that one in ten was taken at least once by a doctor no prescription medicines, of which 52% represented hydrocodone and Vicodin its combination with paracetamol [3].

In Poland there is no product registered a combination hydrocodone and paracetamol.

Vicodin in mass culture

Vicodin is used by Vicodin the Doctor Gregory ‘ego House’s in the series House MD This is from the subject because of the pain after excision of the mid-thigh Vicodin muscle.