Lortab is an opioid derived from either of the naturally occurring opiates codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. The typical therapeutic dose of 5 to 10 mg is pharmacologically equivalent to 30 to 60 mg of oral codeine.

Elimination half-life: approx: 4-8 hours

Class: Opioid

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Lortab combines a narcotic analgesic (painkiller) and cough reliever with a non-narcotic analgesic for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Lortab is the brand name for the combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and hydrocodone

(also marketed as Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Hydrocodone, Norco, Hydroco, Tussionex, Vicoprofen)