FDA label 56ca3fba-210b-4cb8-933d-cd7189b55f58

LORTAB (pronounced LOR-tab) is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. You should not take LORTAB Elixir if you are allergic to hydrocodone or acetaminophen. The most common side effects of LORTAB Elixir are abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness, light-headedness, nausea, shortness of breath, unusual tiredness, and vomiting. Take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

WARNINGS Respiratory Depression At high doses or in sensitive patients, hydrocodone may produce dose-related respiratory depression by acting directly on the brain stem respiratory center. Hydrocodone also affects the center that controls respiratory rhythm, and may produce irregular and periodic breathing. Infants may have increased sensitivity to the respiratory depressant effects of opioids (see PRECAUTIONS , Pediatric Use ). If use of Lortab Elixir in such patients is contemplated, it should be administered cautiously, in substantially reduced initial doses, by personnel experienced in administering opioids to infants, and with intensive monitoring. Head Injury and Increased Intracranial Pressure The respiratory depressant effects of narcotics and their capacity to elevate cerebrospinal fluid pressure may be markedly exaggerated in the presence of head injury, other intracranial lesions or a preexisting increase in intracranial pressure. Furthermore, narcotics produce adverse reactions, which may obscure the clinical course of patients with head injuries. Acute Abdominal Conditions The administration of narcotics may obscure the diagnosis or clinical course of patients with acute abdominal conditions. Misuse, Abuse, and Diversion of Opioids LORTAB Elixir contains hydrocodone, an opioid agonist, and is a Schedule III controlled substance. Opioid agonists have the potential for being abused and are sought by abusers and people with addiction disorders, and are subject to diversion. LORTAB Elixir can be abused in a manner similar to other opioid agonists, legal or illicit. This should be considered when prescribing or dispensing LORTAB Elixir in situations where the physician or pharmacist is concerned about an increased risk of misuse, abuse or diversion (see DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE).

ADVERSE REACTIONS Potential effects of high dosage are also listed in the OVERDOSAGE section. Cardio-renal: Bradycardia, cardiac arrest, circulatory collapse, renal toxicity, renal tubular necrosis, hypotension. Central Nervous System/Psychiatric: Anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, dysphoria, euphoria, fear, general malaise, impairment of mental and physical performance, lethargy, light-headedness, mental clouding, mood changes, psychological dependence, sedation, somnolence progressing to stupor or coma. Endocrine: Hypoglycemic coma. Gastrointestinal System: Abdominal pain, constipation, gastric distress, heartburn, hepatic necrosis, hepatitis, occult blood loss, nausea, peptic ulcer, and vomiting. Genitourinary System: Spasm of vesical sphincters, ureteral spasm, and urinary retention. Hematologic: Agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, iron deficiency anemia, prolonged bleeding time, thrombocytopenia. Hypersensitivity: Allergic reactions. Musculoskeletal: Skeletal muscle flaccidity. Respiratory Depression: Acute airway obstruction, apnea, dose-related respiratory depression (see OVERDOSAGE ), shortness of breath. Special Senses: Cases of hearing impairment or permanent loss have been reported predominantly in patients with chronic overdose. Skin: Cold and clammy skin, diaphoresis, pruritus, rash.