Hycet: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredients in Hycet are Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen. Hycet is used for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain. Hycet combines a narcotic-analgesic (Hydrocodone Bitartrate) with a non-narcotic analgesic (Acetaminophen) which can also be used for reducing fever. Hycet is usually given when Acetaminophen alone is not effective. However, Hycet is not effective against Arthritis or other pain caused by inflammation.

Hycet Side Effects

Side effect of Hycet range from lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and shortness of breath to allergic reactions, anxiety, depression, mania, drowsiness, mood changes, and restlessness.

Hycet Caution

Hycet is habit forming.Use it exactly as prescribed by your physician. If you were addicted to narcotics or painkillers in the past, let your doctor know about it.

No one who had an allergic reaction to Hydrocodone or Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) or have adrenal, kidney, liver, or prostate disorder, should take this drug.

Hycet can make you drowsy. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery until you know how Hycet affects you.

If you ever had an head injury, stomach problems, or lung disease, discuss with your doctor before taking Hycet.

If you are pregnant or nursing, let your doctor know about it before taking Hycet.

Hycet Interactions

Hydrocodone in Hycet slows the nerve cell response. Alcohol will definitely enhance this effect.

Check with your physician before combining Hycet with the anti-depressant, anti anxiety drugs. Cold medicines that has Antihistamines, tranquilizers, MAO inhibitors, other narcotic analgesics as well as herbal anti-depressant, St. John�s wort.

Hycet and Pregnancy

High doses of Acetaminophen in Hycet could be problematic during pregnancy.

Hycet may pass into breast milk. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed or wait at least 4-6 hours after their last dose.

Hycet Doses

ADULTS

The usual dose is 1 or 2 tablets, taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day.
CHILDREN
Hycet is not recommended for children.

Hycet Overdose

Symptoms of Hycet overdose include bluish skin, blood disorders, cold and clammy skin, extreme sleepiness that can leads to coma, general bodily discomfort, heart problems, heavy perspiration, kidney problems, limp muscles, liver failure, low blood pressure, nausea, slow heartbeat, and vomiting. In case of Hycet overdose, seek emergency medical attention right away.