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Hydrocodene

Hydrocodene is a common misspelling of hydrocodone.

What is hydrocodone (hydrocodene)?

Hydrocodone (hydrocodene) and acetaminophen is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.

The combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone (hydrocodene) comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid. Hydrocodone (hydrocodene) and acetaminophen is usually is taken every four to six hours as required. The usual adult dosage is one or two tablets every four to six hours as required for pain. The total daily dosage should not exceed 8 tablets. Hydrocodone (hydrocodene) and acetaminophen dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response. Tolerance to hydrocodone (hydrocodene) can develop with continued use and the incidence of adverse effects is related to dosage.

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