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Norco
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Norco

Generic name:acetaminophen and hydrocodonea-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-hye-droe-KOE-done ]
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Mar 2, 2021.

What is Norco?

Norco contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

Norco is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.

Norco may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Hydrocodone can slow or stop your breathing. Never use Norco in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Opioid pain medicine may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share Norco with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription.

Do not use Norco if you have used a MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor a...