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Hydrocodone

Generic Name
Hydrocodone
Brand Names
Dalmacol, Hycet, Hycodan, Hydromet, Hysingla, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Obredon, Reprexain, Tussicaps, Tussionex, Vicoprofen, Xodol, Zamicet, Zohydro, Zydone
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H21NO3
CAS Number
125-29-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6YKS4Y3WQ7

Overview

Hydrocodone is a synthetic opioid derivative of codeine. It is commonly used in combination with acetaminophen to control moderate to severe pain. Historically, hydrocodone has been used as a cough suppressant although this has largely been replaced by dextromethorphan in current cough and cold formulations. Hydrocodone's more potent metabolite, hydromorphone has also found wide use as an analgesic and is frequently used in cases of severe pain. The FDA first approved Hydrocodone for use as part of the cough suppressant syrup Hycodan in March of 1943.

Indication

Hydrocodone is indicated for the management of acute pain, sometimes in combination with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, as well as the symptomatic treatment of the common cold and allergic rhinitis in combination with decongestants, antihistamines, and expectorants.

Associated Conditions

  • Acute Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Cough
  • Cough caused by Allergic Rhinitis
  • Cough caused by Common Cold
  • Nasal Congestion caused by Allergic Rhinitis
  • Nasal Congestion caused by Common Cold
  • Rhinitis caused by Common Cold
  • Severe Pain
  • Moderate Pain
  • Upper respiratory symptoms caused by Allergic Rhinitis
  • Upper respiratory symptoms caused by Common Cold

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/09/05
Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
2024/07/03
Early Phase 1
Completed
United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
2024/01/31
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
2022/09/16
Phase 4
Completed
2020/01/27
Phase 4
Active, not recruiting
2019/07/05
Phase 4
Withdrawn
2019/06/25
Not Applicable
Completed
2018/08/22
Phase 1
Completed
2018/07/06
Early Phase 1
Terminated
2018/06/26
Phase 1
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Tris Pharma Inc
27808-036
ORAL
7.5 mg in 1 1
12/19/2023
Zogenix, Inc.
43376-320
ORAL
20 mg in 1 1
2/25/2015
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-4034
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
5/2/2012
Tris Pharma Inc
27808-086
ORAL
10 mg in 5 mL
5/31/2021
RedPharm Drug, Inc.
67296-1571
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
1/21/2022
McKesson Packaging Services Business Unit of McKesson Corporation
63739-455
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
6/26/2009
Aurolife Pharma, LLC
13107-020
ORAL
7.5 mg in 1 1
1/11/2022
STAT Rx USA LLC
42549-653
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
4/13/2012
American Health Packaging
68084-895
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
7/6/2023
RedPharm Drug, Inc.
67296-1425
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
2/25/2021

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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Manufacturer
Approval Number
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No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

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Company
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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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Registration No.
Company
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Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
No TGA approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
ROBIDONE SYR 1MG/ML
ayerst laboratories
01923366
Syrup - Oral
1 MG / ML
12/31/1991
MERCODOL WITH DECAPRYN
aventis pharma inc
02048183
Syrup - Oral
1.65 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1994
VASOFRINIC DH
laboratoires trianon inc.
00472549
Syrup - Oral
2.5 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1979
CALDOMINE DH ADULTE
technilab pharma inc.
00550485
Liquid - Oral
5 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1981
HYCODAN SYRUP
bristol-myers squibb canada
01916580
Syrup - Oral
5 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1992
DALMACOL
laboratoire atlas inc
00507407
Syrup - Oral
1.65 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1983
CODOFEN
paladin pharma inc.
02309785
Tablet - Oral
7.5 MG
N/A
TRIAMINIC EXPECTORANT DH SYRUP
novartis consumer health canada inc.
01906615
Syrup - Oral
1.67 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1993
ROBIDONE 1MG/ML SYR
wyeth-ayerst canada inc.
02041677
Syrup - Oral
1 MG / ML
12/31/1993
IBUCODONE
paladin pharma inc.
02242018
Tablet - Oral
7.5 MG
N/A

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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Company
License Number
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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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Company
License Number
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Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
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Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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