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Medication Guide — Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen

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Last updated · May 12, 2026Source: DailyMed ↗
Boxed Warning

WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS

Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse
 Because the use of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death, assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing and reassess all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors and conditions. 

Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression

Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur with use of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, especially during initiation or following a dosage increase. To reduce the risk of respiratory depression, proper dosing and titration of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are essential.  

Accidental Ingestion
 Accidental ingestion even one dose of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, especially by children, can result in a fatal overdose of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets. 

Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants

Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate.

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)

Advise pregnant women using opioids for an extended period of time of the risk of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome which may be life threatening if not recognized and treated. Ensure that management by neonatology experts will be available at delivery.

Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS):

 Healthcare providers are strongly encouraged to complete a REMS compliant education program and to counsel patients and caregivers on serious risks, safe use, and the importance of reading the Medication Guide with each prescription.  

Cytochrome P450 3A4 Interaction
The concomitant use of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets with all cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors may result in an increase in hydrocodone plasma concentrations, which could increase or prolong adverse reactions and may cause potentially fatal respiratory depression. In addition, discontinuation of a concomitantly used cytochrome P450 3A4 inducer may result in an increase in hydrocodone plasma concentrations. Monitor patients receiving hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets and any cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitor or inducer for signs of respiratory depression or sedation.  

Hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of acetaminophen at doses that exceed 4,000 milligrams per day, and often involve more than one acetaminophen containing product.

Poison Help

If you suspect an overdose or accidental ingestion, call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7, U.S.). For life-threatening symptoms, call 911.

MEDICATION GUIDE

This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Revised: 08/2025

Hydrocodone Bitartrate (

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) Tablets USP, CII
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets are:
  • A strong prescription pain medicine that contains an opioid (narcotic) that is used to manage pain severe enough to require an opioid pain medicine, when other pain treatments such as non-opioid pain medicines do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them.
  • An opioid pain medicine that can put you at risk for overdose and death. Even if you take your dose correctly as prescribed you are at risk for opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse that can lead to death.

Important information about Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets :
Do not take Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets if you have:
  • severe asthma, trouble breathing, or other lung problems.
  • a bowel blockage or have narrowing of the stomach or intestines.
  • known hypersensitivity to hydrocodone or acetaminophen, or any ingredient in Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets
Before taking Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets , tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of:
  • head injury, seizures
  • liver, kidney, thyroid problems
  • problems urinating
  • pancreas or gallbladder problems
  • abuse of street or prescription drugs, alcohol addiction, opioid overdose,or mental health problems.

Tell your healthcare provider if you are

:


When taking Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets:

While taking Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets DO NOT:
The possible side effects of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets :
  • Constipation, nausea, sleepiness, vomiting, tiredness, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms and they are severe.
Get emergency medical help or call 911 right away if you have:
  • trouble breathing, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, chest pain, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, extreme drowsiness, light-headedness when changing positions, feeling faint, agitation, high body temperature, trouble walking, stiff muscles, or mental changes such as confusion.

These are not all the possible side effects of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may may also request medical information or to report suspected adverse reactions, contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. at 1-866-850-2876 or FDA at 1-800-FDA- 1088. 

For more information go to dailymed.nlm.nih.gov.
What are the ingredients in Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets?
Active Ingredients: Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
Inactive ingredients:  colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch (maize) and stearic acid.

Dispense with Medication Guide available at  https://www.aurobindousa.com/medication-guides/

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Sources

RxCUI: 856980

NDC: 13107-211

Last fetched: May 12, 2026

Source: DailyMed ↗

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