Hydrocodone and Ibuprofen (Systemic)

Brand Names : Vicoprofen

Category

• Analgesic

Description

Hydrocodone and ibuprofen (hye-droe-KOE-done and eye-byoo-PROE-fen) combination is used to relieve pain.

The hydrocodone is a narcotic analgesic that acts in the central nervous system to relieve pain. If hydrocodone is used 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 medicine. Since hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination is only used for short-term (10 days or less) relief of pain, physical dependence will probably not occur.

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in this combination to relieve inflammation, swelling, and pain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Oral
• Tablets (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Vicoprofen

† Not commercially available in Canada.