MeSH definition : Narcotic analgesic related to CODEINE, but more potent and more addicting by weight.
It is used also as cough suppressant.;
MeSH synonym : hydrocodon; dihydrocodeinone;
CISMeF synonym : 34195-34-1 (Hydrocodone tartrate (1:1), hydrate (2:5)); knoll brand of hydrocodone tartrate; wyeth brand of hydrocodone tartrate; robins brand of hydrocodone tartrate; nourypharma brand of hydrocodone tartrate; du pont brand of hydrocodone tartrate;
Narcotic analgesic related to CODEINE, but more potent and more addicting by weight.
It is used also as cough suppressant.
Health Canada recommends that children and youth not use cough and cold products that
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