What is Hydrocodone Bitartrate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Hydrocodone Bitartrate overview

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  • Hydrocodone Bitartrate

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What is Hydrocodone Bitartrate used for?

Hydrocodone bitartrate/homatropine methylbromide is a medication used to treat cough associated with the common cold or flu. This drug contains hydrocodone, a narcotic cough suppressant. The medication also contains homatropine methylbromide which is added to prevent abuse of this drug. Hydrocodone bitartrate/homatropine methylbromide is a generic drug also sold under the brand name Hycodan. The components of this medication have been available for years. In the treatment of cough, hydrocodone bitartrate/homatropine methylbromide use is fairly common.

What form(s) does Hydrocodone Bitartrate come in

What are common Hydrocodone Bitartrate doses?

  • Jar 5GM of

  • Jar 100GM of

  • Bottle 5GM of

  • Bottle 25GM of

How to take Hydrocodone Bitartrate

What to do if you miss a dose of Hydrocodone Bitartrate

Hydrocodone Bitartrate contraindications

Hydrocodone Bitartrate warnings

Hydrocodone Bitartrate interactions

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