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Old 10-28-2004, 05:49 PM
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Default lortab 5/500

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What does the 5/500 mean on a prescription

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Old 10-29-2004, 03:22 PM
 
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Lortab contains two ingredient drugs - Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen.

The numbers 5/500 refer to the strength of each drug so in this case the pill contains
Hydrocodone 5 mg and Acetaminophen 500 mg
More info at http://lortab.drugs.com
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Old 11-24-2004, 09:36 PM
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5/500 is a form of vicodin 5mg hydrocodone 500mg acetaminophen

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