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Hycet Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CII
General Description
Hydrocodone bitartrate 7.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg; per 15mL soln; contains alcohol (7%); tropical fruit punch flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Opioid + analgesic.
How Supplied
Soln—473mL (1 pint)
Manufacturer
Hycet Indications
Indications
Moderate to moderately severe pain.
Hycet Dosage and Administration
Adult
Administer with calibrated measuring device. ≥14yrs (≥46kg): 15mL every 4–6 hours as needed; max 90mL/day.
Children
<2yrs: not recommended. Administer with calibrated measuring device. Dosing should be based on weight (0.27mL/kg). 2–3yrs (12–15kg): 3.75mL. 4–6yrs (16–22kg): 5mL. 7–9yrs (23–31kg): 7.5mL. 10–13yrs (32–45kg): 10mL. All: give every 4–6 hours as needed; max: 6 doses/day.
Hycet Contraindications
Not Applicable
Hycet Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Hycet Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Head injury. Increased intracranial pressure. Acute abdomen. Impaired renal, hepatic, thyroid, pulmonary, or adrenocortical function. Severe renal or hepatic disease: monitor liver and renal function tests periodically. GI or GU obstruction. Post-op use. Drug abusers. Elderly. Debilitated. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C) (neonatal withdrawal syndrome). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Hycet Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Hycet Interactions
Interactions
Potentiation with alcohol, other CNS depressants (eg, antihistamines, antipsychotics, antianxiety drugs). May potentiate or be potentiated by MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants.
Hycet Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
CNS/respiratory/circulatory depression, hypotension, dizziness, GI upset, constipation, urinary retention, rash; hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Hycet Clinical Trials
See Literature
Hycet Note
Not Applicable
Hycet Patient Counseling
See Literature
