Pain Medication Called Norco
Pronounced: (hye-droe-KOE-done/a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Uses
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
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