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What does the 5/500 in hydrocodone and 5/500 mean?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

The numbers: Refer to the milligrams of hydrocodone and tylenol (acetaminophen).

Answered 4/26/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

5/500 in hydrocodone: Codeine 5 mg and 500 mg of tylenol (acetaminophen). Very good medication for acute pain for short period of time (2 weeks).

Answered 6/24/2014

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