Hydrocodone Watson 853

• May provide relief from moderate to severe pain when prescribed.
• Combines the analgesic effects of hydrocodone and acetaminophen.
• May provide additional pain relief compared with either ingredient alone in appropriate patients.

Take Hydrocodone Watson 853 exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Do not take more than directed or use it more frequently than prescribed. Because the product contains acetaminophen, avoid taking additional acetaminophen-containing medicines unless your doctor or pharmacist confirms that it is safe. Never share this medication with another person.

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Constipation
• Headache
• Itching or sweating
• Reduced coordination or impaired alertness

Seek immediate medical attention for slow or difficult breathing, extreme sleepiness, inability to wake, loss of consciousness, severe allergic reactions, or suspected overdose.

• Hydrocodone can cause serious or life-threatening respiratory depression.
• Hydrocodone may cause tolerance, physical dependence, misuse, addiction, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Avoid alcohol and other central nervous system depressants unless specifically approved by your healthcare professional.
• Combining hydrocodone with benzodiazepines, other opioids, or sedating medicines can substantially increase the risk of severe sedation and respiratory depression.
• Excessive acetaminophen intake can cause serious or potentially fatal liver damage.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medication affects you.
• Do not stop regular hydrocodone treatment suddenly without medical guidance.

Hydrocodone can interact with alcohol, benzodiazepines, other opioids, sleeping medicines, sedating antihistamines, muscle relaxants, and other central nervous system depressants. These combinations may increase sedation and respiratory-depression risks. Certain medicines can also affect hydrocodone metabolism, while other acetaminophen-containing products can increase the risk of liver toxicity. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements you use.

Active ingredient: Hydrocodone Watson 853 contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen as active ingredients. The exact strength associated with the Watson 853 imprint should be verified from the original manufacturer's packaging or by a pharmacist. Inactive ingredients may vary depending on the manufacturer and formulation.

Inactive ingredients vary by manufacturer and batch. Check the leaflet inside your pack if you have a known excipient allergy.

Store Hydrocodone Watson 853 according to the manufacturer's instructions, generally at room temperature and away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the medicine securely stored and out of reach of children, pets, and unauthorized users. Dispose of unused or expired medication according to local medication-disposal guidance.