Generic Name: hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Dosage Form: tablet
Theracodophen-Low-90 Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
NDC 53746-111-05
Hydrocodone
Bitartrate and
Acetominophen
Tablets, USP
Multiple Strengths:
Do not dispense unless
strength is stated.
Rx only 500 TABLETS
Each tablet contains:
hydrocodone bitartrate 5 mg
acetaminophen 500 mg
Usual adult dosage: See package insert.
Store at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F); excursions permitted to 15 degrees - 30 degrees C
(59 - 86 degrees F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Dispense in tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.
Protect from light.
Do not accept if inner seal is broken or missing.
Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceticals of NY
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Glasgow, KY 42141
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen is supplied in tablet form for
oral administration.
Hydrocodone bitartrate is an opioid analgesic and antitussive and occurs
as fine, white crystals or as a crystalline powder. It is affected by light.
The chemical name is 4,5α-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one
tartrate (1:1) hydrate (2:5). It has the following structural formula:
Acetaminophen, 4’-Hyroxyacetanilide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless,
crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and
antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets USP for oral administration
are available in a variety of strengths as described in the following table.
Strength Hydrocodone Bitartrate Acetaminophen
2.5 mg/500mg 2.5mg 500mg
5mg/500mg 5mg 500mg
7.5mg/325mg 7.5mg 325mg
7.5mg/500mg 7.5mg 500mg
7.5mg/650mg 7.5mg 650mg
7.5mg/750mg 7.5mg 750mg
10mg/325mg 10mg 325mg
10mg/500mg 10mg 500mg
10mg/650mg 10mg 650mg
10mg/660mg 10mg 660mg
10mg/750mg 10mg 750mg
In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients:
anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, magnesium
stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, starch and stearic acid;
except the 7.5 mg/325 mg, 10 mg/325 mg and 10 mg/500 mg tablets do
not contain anhydrous lactose. The 7.5 mg/325 mg tablets include FD
and C Yellow Number 6 Aluminum Lake; the 7.5 mg/650 mg tablets include
FD and C Red Number 40 Aluminum Lake; the 10 mg/325 mg and 10 mg/750
mg tablets include D and C Yellow Number 10 Aluminum Lake; the 10 mg/500
mg include FD and C Blue Number 2 Aluminum Lake; and the 10 mg/650 mg
tablets include FD and C Blue Number 1 Aluminum Lake and D and C Yellow
number 10 Aluminum Lake. Meets USP Dissolution Test 1.
Hydrocodone is a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic and antitussive
with multiple actions qualitatively similar to those of codeine. Most
of these involve the central nervous system and smooth muscle. The
precise mechanism of action of hydrocodone and other opiates is not
known, although it is believed to relate to the existence of opiate receptors
in the central nervous system. In addition to analgesia, narcotics may
produce drowsiness, changes in mood and mental clouding.
The analgesic action of acetaminophen involves peripheral influences, but
the specific mechanism is as yet undetermined. Antipyretic activity is
mediated through hypothalamic heat regulating centers. Acetaminophen
inhibits prostaglandin synthetase. Therapeutic doses of acetaminophen
have negligible effects on the cardiovascular or respiratory systems; however,
toxic doses may cause circulatory failure and rapid, shallow breathing.
Pharmacokinetics: The behavior of the individual components is described
below.
Hydrocodone: Following a 10 mg oral dose of hydrocodone administered to
five adult male subjects, the mean peak concentration was 23.6 ± 5.2 ng/mL.
Maximum serum levels were achieved at 1.3 ± 0.3 hours and the half-life was
determined to be 3.8 ± 0.3 hours. Hydrocodone exhibits a complex pattern of
metabolism including O-demethylation, N-demethylation and 6-keto reduction
to the corresponding 6-α- and 6-β-hydroxymetabolites.
See OVERDOSAGE for toxicity information.
Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal
tract and is distributed throughout most body tissues. The plasma half-life is
1.25 to 3 hours, but may be increased by liver damage and following overdosage.
Elimination of acetaminophen is principally by liver metabolism (conjugation) and
subsequent renal excretion of metabolites. Approximately 85% of an oral dose
appears in the urine within 24 hours of administration, most as the glucuronide
conjugate, with small amounts of other conjugates and unchanged drug.
See OVERDOSAGE for toxicity information.
Hydrocodone and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the relief of
moderate to moderately severe pain.
This product should not be administered to patients who have
previously exhibited hypersensitivity to hydrocodone or acetaminophen.
Patients known to be hypersensitive to other opioids may exhibit
cross-sensitivity to hydrocodone.
Respiratory Depression: At high doses or in sensitive patients,
hydrocodone may produce dose-related respiratory depression
by acting directly on the brain stem respiratory center. Hydrocodone
also affects the center that controls respiratory rhythm, and may
produce irregular and periodic breathing.
Head Injury and Increased Intracranial Pressure: The respiratory
depressant effects of narcotics and their capacity to elevate cerebrospinal
fluid pressure may be markedly exaggerated in the presence of head injury,
other intracranial lesions or a pre-existing increase in intracranial pressure.
Furthermore, narcotics produce adverse reactions which may obscure the
clinical course of patients with head injuries.
Acute Abdominal Conditions: The administration of narcotics may obscure
the diagnosis or clinical course of patients with acute abdominal conditions.
General:
Special Risk Patients: As with any narcotic analgesic agent,
hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets should be used with
caution in elderly or debilitated patients, and those with severe impairment
of hepatic or renal function, hypothyroidism, Addison’s disease, prostatic
hypertrophy or urethral stricture. The usual precautions should be observed
and the possibility of respiratory depression should be kept in mind.
Cough Reflex: Hydrocodone suppresses the cough reflex; as with all narcotics,
caution should be exercised when hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
tablets are used postoperatively and in patients with pulmonary disease.
Information for Patients: Hydrocodone, like all narcotics, may impair mental
and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks
such as driving a car or operating machinery; patients should be cautioned accordingly.
Alcohol and other CNS depressants may produce an additive CNS depression, when
taken with this combination product, and should be avoided.
Hydrocodone may be habit-forming. Patients should take the drug only for as long as
it is prescribed, in the amounts prescribed, and no more frequently than prescribed.
Laboratory Tests: In patients with severe hepatic or renal disease, effects of therapy
should be monitored with serial liver and/or renal function tests.
Drug Interactions: Patients receiving narcotics, antihistamines, antipsychotics,
antianxiety agents, or other CNS depressants (including alcohol) concomitantly with
hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets may exhibit an additive CNS
depression. When combined therapy is contemplated, the dose of one or both agents
should be reduced.
The use of MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants with hydrocodone preparations
may increase the effect of either the antidepressant or hydrocodone.
Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions: Acetaminophen may produce false-positive
test results for urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: No adequate studies
have been conducted in animals to determine whether hydrocodone or acetaminophen
have a potential for carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, or impairment of fertility.
Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C: There are no adequate and
well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
tablets should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential
risk to the fetus.
Nonteratogenic Effects: Babies born to mothers who have been taking opioids regularly
prior to delivery will be physically dependent. The withdrawal signs include irritability and
excessive crying, tremors, hyperactive reflexes, increased respiratory rate, increased
stools, sneezing, yawning, vomiting and fever. The intensity of the syndrome does not
always correlate with the duration of maternal opioid use or dose. There is no consensus
on the best method of managing withdrawal.
Labor and Delivery: As with all narcotics, administration of this product to the mother
shortly before delivery may result in some degree of respiratory depression in the newborn,
especially if higher doses are used.
Nursing Mothers: Acetaminophen is excreted in breast milk in small amounts, but the
significance of its effects on nursing infants is not known. It is not known whether hydrocodone
is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of
the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from hydrocodone, a decision
should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account
the importance of the drug to the mother.
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric Use: Clinical studies of hydrocodone bitartrate 5 mg and acetaminophen 500 mg did not
include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond
differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences
in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly
patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the
greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease
or other drug therapy.
Hydrocodone and the major metabolites of acetaminophen are known to be substantially excreted
by the kidney. Thus the risk of toxic reactions may be greater in patients with impaired renal function
due to the accumulation of the parent compound and/or metabolites in the plasma. Because elderly
patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and
it may be useful to monitor renal function.
Hydrocodone may cause confusion and over-sedation in the elderly; elderly patients generally should
be started on low doses of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets and observed closely.
The most frequently reported adverse reactions are lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation,
nausea and vomiting. These effects seem to be more prominent in ambulatory than in
nonambulatory patients, and some of these adverse reactions may be alleviated if the
patient lies down.
Other adverse reactions include:
Central Nervous System: Drowsiness, mental clouding, lethargy, impairment of mental
and physical performance, anxiety, fear, dysphoria, psychic dependence, mood changes.
Gastrointestinal System: Prolonged administration of hydrocodone bitartrate and
acetaminophen tablets may produce constipation.
Genitourinary System: Ureteral spasm, spasm of vesical sphincters and urinary retention
have been reported with opiates.
Respiratory Depression: Hydrocodone bitartrate may produce dose-related respiratory
depression by acting directly on brain stem respiratory centers (see OVERDOSAGE).
Special Senses: Cases of hearing impairment or permanent loss have been reported
predominantly in patients with chronic overdose.
Dermatological: Skin rash, pruritus.
The following adverse drug events may be borne in mind as potential effects of acetaminophen:
allergic reactions, rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis.
Potential effects of high dosage are listed in the OVERDOSAGE section.
Controlled Substance: Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets are
classified as a Schedule III controlled substance.
Abuse and Dependence: Psychic dependence, physical dependence, and tolerance
may develop upon repeated administration of narcotics; therefore, this product should
be prescribed and administered with caution. However, psychic dependence is unlikely
to develop when hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are used for a short
time for the treatment of pain.
Physical dependence, the condition in which continued administration of the drug is required
to prevent the appearance of a withdrawal syndrome, assumes clinically significant proportions
only after several weeks of continued narcotic use, although some mild degree of physical
dependence may develop after a few days of narcotic therapy. Tolerance, in which increasingly
large doses are required in order to produce the same degree of analgesia, is manifested initially
by a shortened duration of analgesic effect, and subsequently by decreases in the intensity of
analgesia. The rate of development of tolerance varies among patients.
Following an acute overdosage, toxicity may result from hydrocodone or
acetaminophen.
Signs and Symptoms
Hydrocodone: Serious overdose with hydrocodone is characterized by
respiratory depression (a decrease in respiratory rate and/or tidal volume,
Cheyne-Stokes respiration, cyanosis), extreme somnolence progressing to
stupor or coma, skeletal muscle flaccidity, cold and clammy skin, and
sometimes bradycardia and hypotension. In severe overdosage, apnea,
circulatory collapse, cardiac arrest and death may occur.
Acetaminophen: In acetaminophen overdosage: dose-dependent, potentially
fatal hepatic necrosis is the most serious adverse effect. Renal tubular necrosis,
hypoglycemic coma and thrombocytopenia may also occur.
Early symptoms following a potentially hepatotoxic overdose may include: nausea,
vomiting, diaphoresis and general malaise. Clinical and laboratory evidence of
hepatic toxicity may not be apparent until 48 to 72 hours post-ingestion.
In adults, hepatic toxicity has rarely been reported with acute overdoses of less than
10 grams, or fatalities with less than 15 grams.
Treatment: A single or multiple overdose with hydrocodone and acetaminophen is a
potentially lethal polydrug overdose, and consultation with a regional poison control
center is recommended.
Immediate treatment includes support of cardiorespiratory function and measures to
reduce drug absorption. Vomiting should be induced mechanically, or with syrup of
ipecac, if the patient is alert (adequate pharyngeal and laryngeal reflexes). Oral
activated charcoal (1 g/kg) should follow gastric emptying. The first dose should be
accompanied by an appropriate cathartic. If repeated doses are used, the cathartic
might be included with alternate doses as required. Hypotension is usually hypovolemic
and should respond to fluids. Vasopressors and other supportive measures should be
employed as indicated. A cuffed endotracheal tube should be inserted before gastric
lavage of the unconscious patient and, when necessary, to provide assisted respiration.
Meticulous attention should be given to maintaining adequate pulmonary ventilation. In
severe cases of intoxication, peritoneal dialysis, or preferably hemodialysis may be
considered. If hypoprothrombinemia occurs due to acetaminophen overdose, vitamin K
should be administered intravenously.
Naloxone, a narcotic antagonist, can reverse respiratory depression and coma associated
with opioid overdose. Naloxone hydrochloride 0.4 mg to 2 mg is given parenterally. Since
the duration of action of hydrocodone may exceed that of the naloxone, the patient should
be kept under continuous surveillance and repeated doses of the antagonist should be
administered as needed to maintain adequate respiration. A narcotic antagonist should not
be administered in the absence of clinically significant respiratory or cardiovascular depression.
If the dose of acetaminophen may have exceeded 140 mg/kg, acetylcysteine should be
administered as early as possible. Serum acetaminophen levels should be obtained, since
levels four or more hours following ingestion help predict acetaminophen toxicity. Do not await
acetaminophen assay results before initiating treatment. Hepatic enzymes should be obtained
initially, and repeated at 24-hour intervals.
Methemoglobinemia over 30% should be treated with methylene blue by slow intravenous
administration.
The toxic dose for adults for acetaminophen is 10 g. Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response
of the patient. However, it should be kept in mind that tolerance to hydrocodone
can develop with continued use and that the incidence of untoward effects is dose
related.
| 2.5 mg/500 mg 5 mg/500 mg | The usual adult dosage is one or two tablets every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dose should not exceed 8 tablets. |
| 7.5 mg/325 mg 7.5 mg/500 mg 7.5 mg/650 mg | The usual adult dosage is one tablet every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dose should not exceed 6 tablets. |
| 7.5 mg/750 mg | The usual adult dosage is one tablet every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dose should not exceed 5 tablets. |
| 10 mg/325 mg 10 mg/500 mg 10 mg/650 mg 10 mg/660 mg | The usual adult dosage is one tablet every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dose should not exceed 6 tablets. |
| 10 mg/750 mg | The usual adult dosage is one tablet every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dose should not exceed 5 tablets. |
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetominophen Tablets USP are available
in the following strengths:
2.5 mg/500 mg 2.5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg acetaminophen,
oblong, white tablets bisected on one side and debossed
with WATSON 388on the other side, supplied in bottles of
100.
5 mg/500 mg 5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, white tablets bisected on one side and
debossed with WATSON 349 on the other side, supplied
in bottles of 100 and 500.
7.5 mg/325 mg 7.5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 325 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, light orange tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 3203 on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100.
7.5 mg/500 mg 7.5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, white tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 385on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100 and 500.
7.5 mg/650 mg 7.5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 650 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, pink tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 502 on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100 and 500.
7.5 mg/750 mg 7.5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 750 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, white tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 387 on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100 and 500.
10 mg/325 mg 10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 325 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, yellow tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 853 on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100 and 500.
10 mg/500 mg 10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, blue tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 540 on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100 and 500.
10 mg/650 mg 10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 650 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, light green tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 503 on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100 and 500.
10 mg/660 mg 10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 660 mg acetaminophen,
oval-shaped, white tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 517 on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100 and 500.
10 mg/750 mg 10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 750 mg acetaminophen,
capsule-shaped, yellow tablets bisected on one side
and debossed with WATSON 3228 on the other side,
supplied in bottles of 100.
Store at 20 degrees - 25 degrees C (68 degrees - 77 degrees F). [See USP
controlled room temperature.]
Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure.
Watson Laboratories, Inc. Revised: March 2007
Corona, CA 92880 USA 0907B
14715
A Convenience Packed Medical Food and Drug
Theracodophen-Low-90
Physician Therapeutics
- Theramine 90 Capsules
- Hydrocodone 5 mg plus
Acetaminophen 500 mg 30 Tablets
Rx Only
No Refills Without NDC Number 68405-298-36
Physician Authorization of this co-pack
Theracodephen-Low-90
Convenience Pack
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: Why is this medication prescribed?
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen is a combination of a narcotic (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic (acetaminophen)
used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal
cord, and acetaminophen decreases the formation of prostaglandins, therefore relieving pain.
Theramine: Why is this medication prescribed?
Theramine is a Medical Food product designed to aid in the nutritional management of pain syndromes.
Theramine stimulates production of serotonin, GABA, norepinephrine, nitric oxide, and acetylcholine, the
neurotransmitters that are involved in pain disorders. If the timing and secretion of these neurotransmitters are
effectively modulated, acute, and chronic pain disorders are more effectively managed. Theramine provides L-
arginine at a low dose along with choline and L-glutamine to inhibit the NMDA and opioid receptors.
Theramine aids in the nutritional management of serotonin, GABA, and acetylcholine production deficiencies in
patients with pain sydromes
NDC Number 68405-298-36
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| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| ANDA | ANDA040729 | 12/11/2009 | |
| Labeler - Physician Therapeutics LLC (931940964) |
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| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
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