Vicoprofen Oral

In Depth

Stop taking this medication and get medical help right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur:

fainting
slow/irregular/shallow breathing
change in amount of urine
unusual drowsiness/difficulty waking up
unexplained fever
persistent/severe headache
unexplained stiff neck

This drug may rarely cause serious, possibly fatal, liver disease. Stop taking this medication and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, including:

dark urine
persistent nausea/vomiting
stomach/abdominal pain
yellowing eyes/skin

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash/blisters
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.

Vicoprofen Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to ibuprofen or hydrocodone; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as naproxen, celecoxib); or to narcotic pain medications (such as codeine, morphine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs)
low red blood cell count (anemia)
bleeding or clotting problem
brain disorders (such as head injury, tumor, seizures, stroke)
breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD)
growths in the nose (nasal polyps)
high blood pressure
heart problems (such as congestive heart failure, irregular heartbeat, recent heart attack)
kidney disease
liver disease
mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, depression, thoughts of suicide)
personal or family history of regular use/abuse of drugs/alcohol
stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcer, blockage, constipation, diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus)
fluid retention/swelling of the ankles/feet/hands
difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate)