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[http://Hydrocodone.fastsearch.eu.com/ Hydrocodone](dihydrocodeinone) is an orally active [[analgesic]] and [[antitussive]] [[Schedule II]] [[narcotic]] which is marketed in multi-ingredient [[Schedule III]] products. The therapeutic dose of 5–10 mg is [[Pharmacology|pharmacologically]] equivalent to 60 mg of oral [[morphine]]. Sales and production of this [[drug]] have increased significantly in recent years, as have diversion and illicit use. Trade names include Anexsia<sup>®</sup>, Dicodid<sup>®</sup>, Hycodan<sup>®</sup>, Hycomine<sup>®</sup>, Lorcet<sup>®</sup>, Lortab<sup>®</sup>, Norco<sup>®</sup>, Tussionex<sup>®</sup>, and [http://Vicodin.fastsearch.eu.com/ Vicodin]<sup>®</sup>. These are available as tablets, capsules, and syrups. |
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In the [[United Kingdom|UK]] it is listed as a [[Class A drug]] under the [[1971 Misuse of Drugs Act]]. |
In the [[United Kingdom|UK]] it is listed as a [[Class A drug]] under the [[1971 Misuse of Drugs Act]]. |
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Revision as of 01:29, 16 October 2004
Hydrocodone(dihydrocodeinone) is an orally active analgesic and antitussive Schedule II narcotic which is marketed in multi-ingredient Schedule III products. The therapeutic dose of 5–10 mg is pharmacologically equivalent to 60 mg of oral morphine. Sales and production of this drug have increased significantly in recent years, as have diversion and illicit use. Trade names include Anexsia®, Dicodid®, Hycodan®, Hycomine®, Lorcet®, Lortab®, Norco®, Tussionex®, and Vicodin®. These are available as tablets, capsules, and syrups.
In the UK it is listed as a Class A drug under the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act.