Hydrocodone-Homatropine Mbr

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: May 23, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Hycodan, Hydromet

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antitussive (cough suppressant) containing an opioid and anticholinergic

Forms:

Tablet, oral solution

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Cough

Controlled Status:

Schedule II controlled substance


Hydrocodone-Homatropine (Hycodan) Drug Class

Hydrocodone (hye-droh-koh-dohn) is an opioid. Homatropine (hoh-mah-troh-peen) is an anticholinergic.

Hydrocodone-Homatropine (Hycodan) Age Range

Hydrocodone-homatropine is approved for use in adults. Accidental ingestion of hydrocodone and homatropine, especially by pediatric patients under 6 years of age, can result in fatal respiratory depression.