Hydrocodone and ibuprofen - hye-droe-KOE-done and eye-byoo-PROE-fen combination is using to relieve pain.
The hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic that acts in the central nervous system to relieve pain. If hydrocodone is using for a long time, it may become habit-forming - causing mental or physical dependence. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking the drug. Since hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination is only using for short-term - 10 days or less relief of pain, physical dependence will probably not occur.
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - NSAID using in this combination to relieve inflammation, swelling and pain.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form - s:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.