LORTAB® ELIXIR
(hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen) Oral Solution 7.5 mg/500 mg per 15 mL
DESCRIPTION
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen 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:
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C18H21NO3 • C4H606 • 2 ½ H20 M.W. 494.490
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:
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C8H9NO2 M.W. 151.16
Lortab Elixir (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution) contains: Per 5 mL Per 15 mL
Hydrocodone Bitartrate……………………2.5 mg 7.5 mg
Acetaminophen……………………………167 mg 500 mg
Alcohol……………………………………….. 7% 7%
In addition, the liquid contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid anhydrous, ethyl maltol, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution, sucrose, with D&C Yellow #10 and FD&C Yellow #6 as coloring and natural and artificial flavoring.
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