Vicodin Ingredients and Composition

Vicodin Information

Vicodin Ingredients and Composition

Each Vicodin tablet contains:

• hydrocodone bitartrate 5 mg
• acetaminophen 500 mg

Other Vicodin ingredients include:

• colloidal silicon dioxide
• corn starch
• croscarmelllose sodium
• dibasic calcium phosphate
• magnesium stearate
• microcrystalline cellulose
• povidone
• stearic acid

Each extra strength Vicodin tablet contains:

• hydrocodone bitartrate 7.5 mg
• acetaminophen 750 mg

Other Vicodin ingredients include:

• colloidal silicon dioxide
• corn starch
• croscarmellose sodium
• magnesium stearate
• povidone
• stearic acid

Hydrocodone bitartrate is an opioid analgesic and antitussive and occurs as fine white crystals or as a crystalline powder. It is affected by light. The chemical name is: 4,5a-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one tartrate (1:1) hydrate (2:5).

Acetaminophen, 4'-hydroxyacetanilide, is a nonopiate nonsalicylate analgesic and antipyretic which occurs as a white odorless crystalline powder possessing a slightly bitter taste.

Warning: hydrocodone bitartrate in Vicodin may be habit forming.

Vicodin Information