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Hydrocordone

Hydrocordone is a common misspelling of hydrocodone.

What is hydrocodone (hydrocordone)?

Hydrocodone (hydrocordone) is an antitussive (cough suppressant) and analgesic used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Hydrocodone (hydrocordone) is as effective, or more effective, than codeine for cough suppression and nearly as effective as morphine when used for pain relief.

Hydrocodone (hydrocordone) is available in combination products with the most frequently prescribed combination being hydrocodone and acetaminophen e.g. Vicodin, Lortab and Lorcet.

Hydrocodone (hydrocordone) is abused for its opioid effects. It is generally abused orally, often in combination with alcohol. Hydrocodone (hydrocordone) is not clandestinely produced and diverted pharmaceuticals are the primary source of the drug for abuse purposes.

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