hey, i have hydrocodone/gg syrup (af,sf,df) and i was wondering if it has acetaminophen in it?
2007-03-13 15:21:12 · 6 answers · asked by James 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Oh, boy, some of the answers are a little off-base. First, it has no acetaminophen.
Hydrocodone/GG (AF, SF, DF) is somewhat of an abbreviation that fits on an Rx label, its a generic product of the brand Codiclear DH Syrup.
Hydrocodone hydrobromide is an opioid used for pain and cough suppression. It's most commonly seen in the tablet Vicodin.
GG is short for the old generic name for guaifenesin (glycerol guiacolate, which isn't much easier to spell or pronounce), Guaifenesin is commonly known as Robitussin or Mucinex. It is an expectorant, which means it thins respiratory mucus and makes it easier to expectorate (fancy medical term for "spit') up and cough out.
The AF, SF and DF mean alcohol-free, sugar, free and dye-free. The most common brand name for the product is Codiclear DH, there are others, such as Vitussin.
I hope this helps.
Rick the Pharmacist
2007-03-13 16:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by Rickydotcom 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
as you can see from this anylisis, I'm not sure, so ring your pharmacist.........Drug and Alcohol Testing Q&A - 2004
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Re: Hydrocodone and oxycodone analysis
From: Robert Swotinsky MD
Date: 29 Aug 2004
Time: 18:22:25 -0700
Remote Name: 68.166.236.120
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The opiate immunoassays that are used mostly for identification of morphine and codeine have sufficient cross-reactivity with hydrocodone so that they can be used for detection of hydrocodone by the usual process of immunoassay screen followed by GC/MS confirmation. These immunoassays are far less cross-reactive to oxycodone. Reliable detection of oxycodone requires use of a separate assay that is more sensitive at detecting oxycodone. Opiate immunoassays that are directed at oxycodone are available for this purpose. I've not heard of a lab screening by GC/MS and then confirming by GC/MS. If the lab you're working with does not have opiate immunoassays that are good at detecting oxycodone, is the lab part of a network (e.g., Quest, LabOne, LabCorp) where an affiliated lab has this capacity? If need be, you may want to set up this client w/a different lab that has the capability. Also, if this client does, or would consider doing, on-site testing, consider that some of the on-site tests offer oxycodone screening analysis.
If GC/MS was as quick and cheap as immunoassays, then maybe GC/MS screening w/GC/MS confirmation would be the way to go. But, currently, screens cost pennies and can be completed almost instantly, whereas GC/MS costs more than $100 per analyte and for certain analytes, particularly at smaller labs, is run only on certain days of the week.
2007-03-13 15:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! if he continues to do that.. his liver will be damaged in the long run.. also the hydrocodone has 500mg of tylenol.. so he doesn't need to be taking additional tylenol with the hydrocodone.. you're only suppose to take 4 grams of tylenol in a 24 hour period.. if he's taking hydrocodone as prescribed and also taking addtional tylenol.. the chances of him overdosing is pretty high.. the additional alcohol will cause liver damage.. in the long run. he may not have any acute side effects.. but he'll pay for it in the long run.
2016-03-28 22:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...it does not ...acetaminophen is tylenol products and hydrocodone is a pain reliever that is made from a opiate and I should know I take the tablet everyday.....it is not cocaine...as cocaine is a stimulant and the hydrocodone is not...but you should call the pharmacist they can help you understand all the differences....
2007-03-13 15:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by cat-cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No actually it is cocaine, or a "safe" substitute for it. It was initially substituted for Hydrocodeine, which seemed to close to cocaine itself (ie opium). Ha ha, and you are worried about Tylenol. Some people will worry about anything.
2007-03-13 15:31:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh tough one, the pills do, not sure about the syrup. if you have access to a drug reference manual then I'd look in there otherwise google the drug online and see what it says.
2007-03-13 15:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by Kellie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure...the tablets do...you can go to www.webmd.com to check out everything you need to know about the drug.
2007-03-13 15:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does.
2007-03-13 15:38:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋