Hydrocodone 10-500 mg is one of the widely used painkiller medicines that is used to treat mild to high levels of pain. Doctors prescribe blue Watson 540 pill after a serious injury or surgery to relieve pain. Vicodin, and Lortab are the different brand names of Hydrocodone, that can be easily available in the OTC, and online.

Hydrocodone is an opioid-based analgesic (opioid-based medicines belong to the narcotic class) and acetaminophen is a pain reliever. The combination of this drug binds to the specific receptor which gives the analgesic effect. This process blocks the pain signals in the brain and decreases the feeling of pain.

Hydrocodone 10-500 mg (Watson 540 pill blue) may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. This medication can be availed in the form of an oral tablet. The dose of this medication is one tablet every 4 to 6 hours which may be recommended by a doctor after examining the patient’s condition.

There are some branded medications such as Hycet, Zydone, etc., in which hydrocodone and acetaminophen are active components. The combination of 10/500 mg is the strongest medication because the composition of hydrocodone and acetaminophen is more. Hydrocodone 10-500 mg is a controlled substance drug that has a high potential for misuse and dependency.

The generic variants of hydrocodone and acetaminophen are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, in the U.S., the branded drug Lortab is discontinued.

Side Effects Of Watson 540 Pill (10-500 mg Of Hydrocodone)

Some common and serious side effects are mentioned below:-

Common Side Effects

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Lightheadedness
• Drowsiness

Severe Side Effects

• Swelling on face, throat, and mouth
• Skin rashes
• Itching
• Confusion
• Difficulty in breathing