Liquicet
Generic name:hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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The Liquicet brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Liquicet Description
Liquicet™ Oral Solution (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution) is supplied in liquid form for oral administration.
WARNING: May be habit forming (see PRECAUTIONS, Information for Patients, 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:
Acetaminophen, 4'-hydroxyacetanilide, a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:
Liquicet™ Oral Solution contains:
Per 5 mL Per 15 mL
Hydrocodone Bitartrate USP . . . . . . 3.33 mg 10 mg
Acetaminophen USP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 mg 500 mg
In addition, the liquid contains the following inactive ingredients: Citric Acid Anhydrous USP, Glycerin USP, Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate dispersed in Glycerine, Polyethylene Glycol NF, Propylene Glycol USP, Purified Water USP, Saccharin...
