Vicodin is a trademarked brand narcotic of analgesics (painkillers) containing hydrocodone and paracetamol (acetaminophen or, more-completely, para-acetylaminophenol). It is usually found in tablet form with either the names Vicodin , Vicodin ES , or Vicodin HP imprinted on one side. more

Vicodin is a trademarked brand narcotic of analgesics (painkillers) containing hydrocodone and paracetamol (acetaminophen or, more-completely, para-acetylaminophenol). It is usually found in tablet form with either the names Vicodin , Vicodin ES , or Vicodin HP imprinted on one side. Analgesics with the same chemical composition and a similar physical appearance are found under many other trade names , including Anexsia , Anolor DH5 , Bancap HC , Dolacet , Hydro , Lorcet , Lortab , Norco , T-Gesic , Farrant , and Vadunk . The hydrocodone / paracetamol drug formula is also available under generic brands . The paracetamol in the formula increases the effects of the hydrocodone in relieving pain but also discourages drug abuse since the doses needed for recreation would have toxic amounts of paracetamol. Hydrocodone also comes in a combination with ibuprofen, available under the trade name Vicoprofen . Hydrocodone taken orally (by mouth) is considered approximately equal analgesic to oral morphine , though the equianalgesic dose varies between patients. [ 1 ] less