Vicodin, a prescription medication, contains a combination of hydrocodone, an opioid pain reliever, and acetaminophen, a non-opioid pain reliever. It is commonly used to manage moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the perception of pain, while acetaminophen enhances the effects of hydrocodone and can reduce fever.
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