What is Vicoprofen prescribed for?

This combination medication is used for a short time (usually less than 10 days) to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-NSAID (ibuprofen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

What class of drug is Vicoprofen?

Vicoprofen is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Acute Pain (Analgesia). Vicoprofen may be used alone or with other medications. Vicoprofen belongs to a class of drugs called Analgesics, NSAID/Opioid Combos.

Is Vicoprofen a controlled substance?

VICOPROFEN contains hydrocodone, an opioid agonist, and is a Schedule III controlled substance. VICOPROFEN, and other opioids used in analgesia can be abused and are subject to criminal diversion.

Is there a generic version of Vicoprofen in the US?

The Vicoprofen brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. What is Vicoprofen? Vicoprofen contains a combination of hydrocodone and ibuprofen. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication.

What’s the lowest price for Vicoprofen at GoodRx?

Hydrocodone is a pain reliever. It treats moderate to severe pain. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, also known as an NSAID. It treats pain, inflammation, and swelling. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Vicoprofen is around $34.54, 77% off the average retail price of $155.56.

How often should I take Vicoprofen for pain?

After observing the response to initial therapy with Vicoprofen, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient’s needs. For the short-term (generally less than 10 days) management of acute pain, the recommended dose of Vicoprofen is one tablet every 4 to 6 hours, as necessary.

Are there any side effects to taking Vicoprofen?

NSAID-containing products, including Vicoprofen, can lead to onset of new hypertension or worsening of preexisting hypertension, either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of CV events. Patients taking thiazides or loop diuretics may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs.