Vicodin

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Vicodin, like other opioid analgesics, is used to manage pain. It is most commonly prescribed for relief of moderate to moderately severe pain of acute, chronic, or post-operative types. It can also be used to treat severe cough.

Vicodin is a trademarked brand narcotic analgesic product containing hydrocodone and paracetamol (acetaminophen or more completely para-acetylaminophenol). It is usually found in tablet form with either the names Vicodin, Vicodin ES, or Vicodin HP imprinted on one side. Analgesics with the same chemical composition and a similar physical appearance are found under many other trade names, including Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Lorcet, Lortab, and Norco. The hydrocodone/paracetamol drug formula is also available under generic brands. The paracetamol in the formula increases the effects of the hydrocodone. Hydrocodone also comes in a combination with ibuprofen, available under the trade name Vicoprofen.
Vicodin is made as a mixture of hydrocodone and paracetamol. Paracetamol, which is also called acetaminophen, acts as an analgesic/antipyretic. Hydrocodone is a synthetic mixture of the opiate codeine modified by an added hydrogen and the opiate alkaloid thebaine. Codeine acts as an antitussive, antidiarrheal and analgesic, while thebaine is added for its stimulatory effects.

* Vicodin contains 500 mg paracetamol and 5 mg hydrocodone
* Vicodin ES contains 750 mg paracetamol and 7.5 mg hydrocodone
* Vicodin HP contains 660 mg paracetamol and 10 mg hydrocodone

Non-active ingredients included in each pill as well: colloidal silicon dioxide, starch, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and stearic acid.
Schedule III drugs are classified by the U.S. government as potentially causing moderate or low physical dependence or a high psychological dependence if abused. There is a high inclination for abuse of this drug.