Hydrocodone powder

Hydrocodone powder and acetaminophen is supplied in tablet form for oral administration. WARNING: May be habit-forming (see PRECAUTIONS, PATIENT INFORMATION /Caregivers, and Drug Abuse And Dependence). 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: C18H21NO3 •C4H6O6 •2½H2O     M.W. = 494.490Acetaminophen, 4′-hydroxyacetanilide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a nonopiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula: C8H9NO2      M.W. = 151.16Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP is available in the following strengths: VICODIN® : Hydrocodone Bitartrate…………………… 5 mg WARNING: May be habit-forming. Acetaminophen……………………………… 300 mg VICODIN ES®: Hydrocodone Bitartrate…………………… 7.5 mg WARNING: May be habit-forming. Acetaminophen……………………………… 300 mg VICODIN HP®: Hydrocodone Bitartrate…………………… 10 mg WARNING: May be habit-forming. Acetaminophen……………………………… 300 mg In addition each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid.