Hyco-Pap Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: HYDROCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN - ORAL
Pronounced: (hye-droe-KOE-done/a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen)

Hyco-Pap Oral Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes, or mental/mood changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

slow/irregular breathing
slow/irregular heartbeat
change in the amount of urine

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

impairment or loss of hearing (especially with high doses for long periods)

If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Seek immediate medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage:

severe nausea
yellowing eyes or skin
dark urine
stomach pain
extreme fatigue

If you have liver problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist for a safe dosage of this medication.

An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Hyco-Pap Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other narcotics (e.g., morphine, codeine); or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

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