This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
How to use Lortab 10 Mg-325 Mg Tablet
See also Warning section.
Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).
If you are using a liquid form of this medication, use a medication measuring device to carefully measure the prescribed dose. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
2.5mg or 5mg hydrocodone and 300mg or 325mg acetaminophen:
- Take 1-2 tablets at an interval of 4-6 hours as required.
- Don’t eat more than eight tablets in a single day.
7.5mg or 10mg hydrocodone and 300mg or 325mg acetaminophen:
- Use one pill every 4-6 hours.
- The maximum daily dose is six tablets.
While this dosage is typical for this medicine, you might not achieve the desired result by following it. Factors, like your age, the severity of pain, type of pain, etc. can influence how this medication will work on your body. So, whether you buy lortab online or offline, you should try consulting a healthcare professional about the optimal dose for your problem to get this drug’s maximum benefits.
