Generic name: hydrocodone and ibuprofen [ HYE-dro-KOE-done-and-EYE-bue-pro-fen ]
Brand names: Ibudone, Vicoprofen, Reprexain, Xylon 10
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg-200 mg; 2.5 mg-200 mg; 5 mg-200 mg; 7.5 mg-200 mg)
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations
What is hydrocodone and ibuprofen?
Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medicine. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This combination medicine is used short-term to relieve severe pain.
Hydrocodone and ibuprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Taking hydrocodone and ibuprofen during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrocodone or ibuprofen, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems; or
a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
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