Vicoprofen (Hydrocodone Bitartrate / Ibuprofen) - Summary

VICOPROFEN SUMMARY

VICOPROFEN®
(hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets)
7.5 mg/200 mg
CS-III

VICOPROFEN is supplied in a fixed combination tablet form for oral administration. VICOPROFEN combines the opioid analgesic agent, hydrocodone bitartrate, with the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) agent, ibuprofen.

VICOPROFEN tablets are indicated for the short-term (generally less than 10 days) management of acute pain. VICOPROFEN is not indicated for the treatment of such conditions as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

VICOPROFEN NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Vicoprofen (Hydrocodone / Ibuprofen)

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Published Studies Related to Vicoprofen (Hydrocodone / Ibuprofen)

Analgesic efficacy and tolerability of oxycodone 5 mg/ibuprofen 400 mg compared with those of oxycodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg and hydrocodone 7.5 mg/acetaminophen 500 mg in patients with moderate to severe postoperative pain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-dose, parallel-group study in a dental pain model. [2005.04]

Efficacy of ibuprofen-hydrocodone for the treatment of postoperative pain after periodontal surgery. [2004.06]

Cognitive and motor function after administration of hydrocodone bitartrate plus ibuprofen, ibuprofen alone, or placebo in healthy subjects with exercise-induced muscle damage: a randomized, repeated-dose, placebo-controlled study. [2003.03]

Combination hydrocodone and ibuprofen versus combination oxycodone and acetaminophen in the treatment of moderate or severe acute low back pain. [2002.01]

Dose-response effect of combination hydrocodone with ibuprofen in patients with moderate to severe postoperative pain. [2000.08]

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