Confused about dosages of hydrocodone,seems some people say the first # is the narcotic,the secon
If I'm receiving hydrocodone 10/325, generic for Norco. Which number is narcotic, which the acetaminophen? Seems to be different depending on whos answering it. Just wondering if anyone knows for sure.
1st number is hydro, 325 mg of tylenol......
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Hey girl.I am assuming this is Lortab? If it is the first number is the narcotic then the slash and that is the amound of tylenol or aspirin in it.If you can remember that all pain meds contain amounts of either Tylenol or nsaids.Your doctor would not want you to have too much tylenol or aspirin because of your health issues.Our liver has to last us a long time and I dont want to abuse mine.I have a liver panel done about every 4 months.Just to make sure I am not over doing it.It has only elevated once in 11 years I have been in chronic pain.And that was a fluke.So I need to tell you a little story and maybe it will clarify.My best friends husband had back surgery.He was put on Lortab/500.They make it up to 650 I think.Anyway it wasn't helping him one day and my friend said I will just get him some Tylenol because he is in a lot of pain.I told her if you do that his liver will become toxic.He is already taking 6 Lortabs a day.Which already contain 5oo of tylenol. So that adds up to 3,500.00 mgs of tylenol.She finally got it but it took her a while.She said how can that hurt him it is over the counter.I told her to read the lable.Call a pharmacist.But never take it upon yourself to be a self appointed doctor or nurse.I am so glad she listened to me as he was a recovered alcoholic and I am assuming his liver is not as healthy to start with.I hope that helps some.I am not saying I am a doctor or nurse.But a pharmacist is usually anxious to tell you about any rx.That is his field and practicaly no one ever asks them questions.They are important to people like us.....I hope that helps some.....Jo
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The first number is the narcotic, the second the amount of acetaminophen.
You should keep that second number in mind. As another person noted if you take too much acetaminophen it can damage your liver. Your doctor won't prescribe too much acetaminophen for you but if you take over the counter flu medicine with acetaminophen while you're taking your pain medication you could inadvertently be taking too much. If you have a cold either stay away from acetaminophen or talk to your pharmacist about how much is safe for you to take.
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