I have a bottle of hydrocodon and on it it says 5-500, does that mean 5 mg or what? How many of these (more than perscribed(1)) that could i safely take?
2007-02-27 14:21:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
How many coudl i safely take at once
2007-02-27 14:37:12 · update #1
It's the strength of the two ingredients. 5mg of hydrocodone and 500mg acetaminophen (paracetamol) commonly known as Tylenol. Because of the acetaminophen and potential liver problems, take no more than eight per day.
Hope this helps.
Rick the Pharmacist
2007-02-27 14:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by Rickydotcom 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The 5-500 means 5 Mg of hydrocodone and the 500 Mg of Tylenol.
I wouldn;t take too much more than the prescribed about, because the tylenol can become liver toxic. There are other meds which have more opiates (the hydrocodone part) which your dentist can give you if the pain is still there.
And insist.
Because good pain control is good medicine.
2007-02-27 22:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should take as prescribed, I use to use this medication on a regular basis and I could take 1 to 2 tablets as needed for pain. Another time I had knee surgery, and right after the surgery, I was instructed to take 3 at once, I didn't know you could take that many at once. Of course that was a one time thing. So, I would say that your prescription would call for the 1 or 2 every 4 hours as needed for pain. If that doesn't work I think you should call your doctor and they may put you on another medication (stronger) that will help you. This happended to me one time after I was recovering from some serious dental treatment (large root canel) and the vicodin would not work so the dentist prescribed some capsules and they helped me get through it.
2007-02-27 23:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by 5-Stars 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's your prescription read the bottle. It will give you the proper dosing. Anything above that could be harmful. If it says 1-2, then start with one, if it doesn't relieve your pain then take two and wait the alloted time (4-6 hours) before taking more. If they don't help, contact your doctor and let them know in case they need to change your prescription.
2007-02-28 00:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by mel x 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JOE B,
THE PHARMACIST RESPONDING IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. BE SURE TO ONLY TAKE THE PRESCIBED AMOUNT AND DO NOT TAKE ALCOHOL DURING ITS USE.
FOR THIS PRESCRIPTION THE USUAL DOSE IS 1 TEASPOON(or 5 ml) EVERY 4-6 HOURS AS NEEDED FOR PAIN.
2007-02-27 23:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually blow the pills or drink a couple beers with them. It's not good for you, but neither is too much butter or salt. Just be careful with them.
2007-03-03 11:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
don't worry I'm an expert, it means 5 mg. hydrocodone, and 500mg Motrin. if I'm in ALOT of pain I'll take 3or4 but make sure you eat and drink milk it helps. really, you could take more safely (without oding ) but u don't want to get a buzz or get sick!!!
2007-02-27 22:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by H2theDizzo 1 · 1⤊ 6⤋
VICODIN ..IS A HIGHLY HABIT FORMING PAIN MEDICATION ..IT IS A NARCOTIC
IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE ABOUT IT ..GO TO http://webmd.com THIS MEDICATION ONCE TAKEN BUILDS A TOLERANCE WHERE YOU NEED MORE OF IT , TO FEEL BETTER PLUS YOUR GETTING ADDICTED TO IT
2007-02-27 22:52:04 · answer #8 · answered by Swm 39 4 Younger Swf Forever 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋