![]() ![]() Take into account all acetaminophen products when calculating daily dose.Maximum Acetaminophen Dose is 4 g in 24 hours Dose AdjustmentsĪcetaminophen-hydrocodone should be used with caution in elderly or debilitated patients and those with hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, prostatic hypertrophy or urethral stricture generally, start at the lower end of the dosing range and titrate carefully. Liver Dose AdjustmentsĬaution recommended patients with hepatic impairment may have higher hydrocodone plasma concentrations monitor closely for adverse events. Renal Dose AdjustmentsĬaution recommended patients with renal impairment may have higher hydrocodone plasma concentrations monitor closely for adverse events. Use: For the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Weight based dosing is preferred whenever possible a calibrated measuring device is strongly recommended to ensure accurate dosing.Maximum dose: 6 doses/day not to exceed 67.5 mL/24 hours Maximum dose: 6 doses/day not to exceed 90 mL/24 hours Hydrocodone 10 mg-acetaminophen 300 mg per 15 mL Oral Elixir:Īpproximately 2 to 3 years old (12 to 15 kg): Initial dose: 2.8 mL orally every 4 to 6 hoursĪpproximately 4 to 6 years old (16 to 22 kg): Initial dose: 3.75 mL orally every 4 to 6 hoursĪpproximately 7 to 9 years old (23 to 31 kg): Initial dose: 5.6 mL orally every 4 to 6 hoursĪpproximately 10 to 13 years old (32 to 45 kg): Initial dose: 7.5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hoursĢ years or older weight 46 kg or greater:.Hydrocodone 7.5 mg-acetaminophen 325 mg per 15 mL Oral Solution:Īpproximately 2 to 3 years old (12 to 15 kg): Initial dose: 3.75 mL orally every 4 to 6 hoursĪpproximately 4 to 6 years old (16 to 22 kg): Initial dose: 5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hoursĪpproximately 7 to 9 years old (23 to 31 kg): Initial dose: 7.5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hoursĪpproximately 10 to 13 years old (32 to 45 kg): Initial dose: 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours.For hydrocodone 10 mg-acetaminophen 300 mg per 15 mL Oral Solution: 0.2 mL/kg orally every 4 to 6 hours.For hydrocodone 7.5 mg-acetaminophen 325 mg per 15 mL Oral Solution: 0.27 mL/kg orally every 4 to 6 hours.Initial dose: hydrocodone 0.135 mg/kg and acetaminophen 4 or 5.85 mg/kg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed Usual Pediatric Dose for PainĢ years or older weight less than 46 kg: Monitor patients closely for respiratory depression within the first 24 to 72 hours of initiating therapy and following any increase in dose.Because of the risks of addiction, abuse and misuse, the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals should be used.Doses should be individually titrated to provide adequate analgesia while minimizing adverse reactions.Initial dose: 11.25 mL every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain Hydrocodone 10 mg-acetaminophen 300 mg per 15 mL: Initial dose: 15 mL every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain Hydrocodone 7.5 mg-acetaminophen 325 mg per 15 mL: ![]() Initial dose: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain Hydrocodone 7.5 mg-acetaminophen 325 mg and Hydrocodone 10 mg-acetaminophen 325 mg per tablet: Initial dose: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain Hydrocodone 5 mg-acetaminophen 325 mg per tablet ![]()
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