Generic Lortab 10-325 mg

Overview

Lortab is a pain reliever medicine that is used to treat multiple purposes like back pain, Arthritis pain, moderate to severe pain, etc. It is a branded medicine that is sold under different brand names such as Vicodin, Maxidone, Zyfrel, Xodol, etc. Lortab 10-325 mg medicine contains both acetaminophen and hydrocodone as generic drugs.

It belongs to the narcotic analgesic combination drug class. The medicine is a prescription drug and falls under the Schedule II Controlled Substance Act. However, Lortab is discontinued in the USA, and its generic variant is used to treat patients.

There are several other drugs too, which are also effective in reducing pain conditions in the patients. For instance, Gabapentin, Tramadol, Oxycodone including Lortab. This prescription drug comprises key ingredients like magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, Stearic Acid, croscarmellose sodium, etc.

It is available in the form of an oral oval white tablet with G 037 imprinted initials. However, the drug is available in three forms, oral tablet, capsule, and oral solution. It also varies in dosage strength and colors. Individuals who are younger than 18 years old are not admissible to take the Lortab drug.

The function of Lortab 10-325 mg Medicine:

The key role of Lortab tablets is to stimulate the mu-opioid receptors in the brain. Opioid-like receptors are naturally found in the Central Nervous System (CNS) which activates responses fluctuating from analgesia to respiratory depression to euphoria.

In other words, it works in the brain to change emotions and respond to the pain in the individual’s body. This pain relief medicine stays active in the body for up to 4 hours to relieve moderate to severe pain. Individuals should take the tablet every four to six hours as per requirement and should not exceed the dose. The dosages should be adjusted as per the patient’s pain condition.

Other Doses of Lortab Drug:

Lortab Drug is also available in the following dosage strengths to treat various types of pain-

• Lortab 5/325 mg (oral oval white tablet), Imprint: G035
• Lortab 7.5/325 mg(oral oval white tablet), Imprint: G036

How to Use This Medicine:

• Take consultation from a certified doctor about using the medicine.
• Follow all instructions provided by the doctor.
• Do not change your doses without a doctor’s consultation.
• Swallow the whole tablet, do not chew or crush it.
• The best time to take this drug is daytime, so avoid consuming it at night.
• In the case of severe pain, do not take an overdose; it may cause a fatal stroke.
• Without a doctor’s consultation, do not withdraw from taking Lortab tablets.

Side Effects of This G 037 White Pill:

Here, are some side effects of using this pain relief medicine include-

• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness in body
• Nausea
• Fever
• Hot and cold sweating
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Shortness of breathing
• Dry Mouth
• Hair Fall
• Dark urine
• Burning Sensation while urination

Precautions:

Following are the precautions of Lortab drug that individuals should keep in mind while using this medicine.

• Do not stop taking this drug unless your doctor tells you to stop, because it may cause serious withdrawal symptoms.
• Avoid consuming alcohol, as it may increase the side effects of Lortab tablets or even lead to fatal strokes as well.
• Do not use this medicine if you are below 18 years old.
• Do not use other supplements without informing your doctor.
• If you have asthma problems, do not use the medication.
• Keep this medicine out of toddlers’ reach.
• Before using the tablets, read the product label carefully.
• Do not give or recommend this drug to other people without a prescription.
• Pregnant women must avoid taking Lortab because it can harm the unborn baby.