Norco 5/325mg

What is Norco 5/325mg ?

Norco 5/325mg contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

How should I take Norco ?

NORCO 7.5/325 and NORCO 10/325 – The usual adult dosage is one tablet every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dose should not exceed 6 tablets.

How it works ?

Norco is a brand name for a combination acetaminophen/hydrocodone tablet. Acetaminophen and hydrocodone are two different pain-relieving medicines with two different mechanisms of action. Experts aren’t sure exactly how acetaminophen works, but suspect it blocks a specific type of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme, located mainly in the brain. Hydrocodone binds to specific receptors known as opioid receptors that block pain signals on their way to the brain.

Norco Side Effects ?

As well as its needed effects, acetaminophen / hydrocodone may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.