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hydracod/ apap 5/500 what is this? had a tooth pulled and was wondering what all th numbers were.

12/10/08

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

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The 5 refers to 5 mgs. of hydrocodone - the main pain reliever in the pill. The 500 refers to the 500 mgs. of acetaminophen. Acetaminophen enhances the effects of hydrocodone.

For more on hydrocodone http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/find-drug-25443-25.html

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