LORTAB is a prescription medication and a combination drug substance. It is known as a brand name for Acetaminophen Hydrocodone, which is the main active ingredient of this medication. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication that is also known as narcotics in the streets. Acetaminophen is a low potent pain reliever drug, sometimes known as Tylenol.
HYDROCODONE is primarily a white crystalline powder derived from the opium alkaloid, thebaine. It can freely dissolve in water but slightly in alcohol. ACETAMINOPHEN is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and occurs with a bitter substance. Available as a white, odorless crystalline powder.
In addition, Lortab tablets contain some inactive ingredients including;
Colloidal silicon dioxide
Crospovidone
Corn starch and pregelatinized starch
Microcrystalline cellulose
This combination is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. You may buy Lortab online for medical purposes. This medication may also be used for purposes not explained in this medication guide.
In the United States, Lortab is a schedule II-controlled drug substance under the controlled substances act (CSA).
How supplied
This medication is available in tablet form with three different strengths of the drug.
5/325: This strength is available as white capsule-shaped tablets, bisected on one side, and debossed on the other side with G 035.
7.5/325: This power of Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen is occurred as a white capsule-shaped pill, bisected on one side of the tablet, and debossed on the other side with G 036.
10/325: Each tablet is available as white capsule-shaped tablets, bisected on one side, and debossed on the other side with G 037.
Dosage
Patients can take this medication through regular dosage based on their medical (physical and psychological) conditions and administered under the medical professional's guidelines.
He or she may take the help of the below-given dosage guide to receive proper dosage as needed for pain.
5/325
Usual adult dosage: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.
Maximum dosage: Your total daily dosage should not exceed 12 tablets
7.5/325
Usual adult dosage: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
Maximum dosage: Your total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets
10/325
Usual adult dosage: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dosage: Your total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets
Precautions
Patients should take some necessary precautions while using this medication to get the maximum benefit of the drug and avoid drug disadvantages.
How to use Lortab?
An individual who is suffering from pain should use Lortab exactly as prescribed by their doctor. Patients should read every instruction carefully, which mentioned in the prescription label and follow them.
He or she can consume this medication by mouth with or without food as per doctor's recommendation.
A drug user who is using Lortab through over and more frequent dosage can become a drug addict.
There is a number of duplicate products available on the street store; so, we will advise you to order Lortab online to get a genuine product at your doorstep.
Do not stop taking Lortab; suddenly, it can cause severe withdrawal symptoms.
A new user should consult with a doctor before using this medication if he or she has any of below-given conditions
A history of drug or alcohol addiction
Liver or kidney diseases and low blood pressure problem
Diarrhea, severe constipation
Seizures or a head injury
Urination problem
Problem with your thyroid or gallbladder
Don't use Lortab if you have/are;
Allergic to Lortab or any component of it.
Nursing or pregnant lady
Side effects
Lortab can cause some severe unwanted effects in few adverse conditions. The user should contact his/her doctor to take medical attention if he/she has any of the below-given effects during the treatment.
(Note- This document contains side effects information about Hydrocodone and acetaminophen, some of these effects will not apply to the brand name Percocet)
Lortab withdrawal symptoms
When a user uses this combination of Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen for an extended period and suddenly stops using the drug, the risk of drug withdrawal symptoms can increase. Drug withdrawal can produce some unpleasant symptoms which may dangerous in some conditions. Lortab Withdrawal symptoms can include;
Aggressive and agitated behaviors, body chills, diarrhea, cramping in the abdomen, depression, tremors, anxiety, extreme sweating, goosebumps, major depression, pupil dilation, vomiting and nausea, aggression, agitation, loss of appetite, all over body pain, insomnia, muscle cramps and spasms, runny nose and hyperactivity, etc.
Drug overdose
Lortab can produce some overdose effects when using it in a larger amount than prescribed. These effects can vary from one to another based on the physical and psychological condition of the user.
Lortab Overdose effects can include; constricted pupils, blue lips and fingernails, confusion, lightheadedness and dizziness, weakness and fatigue, drowsiness, vomiting and nausea, loss of consciousness, irregular, slow, or difficult breathing, spasms in the muscles and stomach, etc.
Unknown incidence
Certain unknown symptoms can also occur during the treatment with Lortab. These symptoms can be mild to severe in adverse conditions.
Decrease in the frequency of urination, back, leg, or stomach pains, blood in the urine and stools, decrease in urine volume and difficulty in passing urine, fast heartbeat, headache, general feeling of weakness and tiredness, lower back or side pain, pinpoint red spots in the skin, severe or continuing stomach pain, tightness in the chest, upper right abdominal or stomach pain, yellow eyes and skin, puffiness or swelling around the face, lips, and tongue, etc.
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