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Vicodin® contains two drugs, hydrocodone, which is an opiate that is not the same thing as codeine, and acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol® and it is often abbreviated "APAP" when it is an ingredient of a prescription drug.

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Yes, the hydrocodone in Vicodin is the codeine molecule with a hydrogen atom attached. It was first manufactured in the early 1920s by Knoll, a German company, who believed that hydrogenizing codeine might make it less toxic and easier on the stomach. At the same time, the U.S. government was searching for an answer to addiction to cough suppressants that contained codeine. The U.S. Bureau of Social Hygiene gave the National Research Council several

million dollars to study various new compounds like hydrocodone, seeking to

find a less addictive painkiller in 1929.

Hydrocodone has codeine in it but is formulated specially to make Hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is semi synthesized where as codeine all comes from morphine or poppy. Taking any opioid like hydrocodone with another opioid like codeine can be fatal and combining such prescription drugs on your own, even at the smallest amounts can cause side effects including seizures. If you take a look at the chemical formula of Codeine and Hydrocodone it is identical C18H21NO3.

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No, Vicodin does not contain Codeine as is.

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No. Hydrocodone is its own opiate molecule, distinct from codeine.

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No, Percocet contains oxycodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Oxycodone is much stronger than codeine.

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Yes it does, as a matter of fact Im taking it right now for infected tooth.
No it is a variable combination of the drugs hydrocodone and acetaminophen.

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i know this an opiate based drug, and codeine is also an opiate based drug, i dont know if codeine actually is present but opiates defiantly are.....

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No morphine is another type of opiate like heroin or opium. Vicodin(hydrocodone) is a less powerful opiate than morphine

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Not enough.

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Does Percocet have coedine in it?

No. Percocet contains oxycodone, an opiate (like codeine), but more potent.


Can urine test have codeine show up when patient was using percocet?

No it will not show up as percocet


Does Percocet has codiene in it?

No, it contains oxycodone, a semi-synthetic derivate from codeine (but NOT codeine). It also contains acetaminophen.


Are percoset and hydrocodone the same?

I believe you mean "Oxycodone" which is the generic name for Percocet or Tylox. My doctors know I am allergic to codeine; but subscribe Oxycodone, which has codeine, but so does percocet. I am waiting for pharmacist to call me know to let me know if it has the same amount. Percocet does not bother my stomach but Oxycodone does.


Is codeine a form of cocaine?

no, codeine is an opiate, derived from the opium plant. it is similar to percocet. opiates have the oposite effect of cocaine.


Can Tylenol with codeine?

NO..percocet contains oxycodone/Tylenol(acetaminophen) and codeine/Tylenol is a weaker pain medication. They are both opiates..... Codeine is used to treat mild to moderate pain and is also a very good cough medicine...


Is roxicet 30 mg made with codeine or opioid?

Roxicet is a form of Oxycodone. (percocet)


Does ibuprofen have any ingredient like percocet?

No. It doesn't have any opiates in it, like codeine.


Can you take percoset if you are allergic to codeine?

Yes, doctors and healthcare professionals often times prescribe Oxycodone (Percocet) to patients who are allergic to Codeine/Hydrocodone.


You are allergic to Vicodin what will the next best medication be?

other options are Tylenol with codeine, darvocet, percocet...


What pain relievers are comparable in strength to codeine but will not make you sick like codeine does?

talk to your doctor. you are looking for a low dose of oxycodone or hydrocodone, like brand name percocet or vicodin


Does oxycotin have codeine in it?

No, oxycodone does not have codeine in it. This drug is in Percocet (and others), which is a bit stronger than codeine. I don't know what prescription you (may) have, but often, the Percocet will also have aspirin or acetominophen (Tylenol) in it as well. This is called a "compound" drug because it has two different medications in it.