Watson 853 - Is It Norco 10/325?

I got a prescription for generic norco and it has watson 853 imprinted on it. I was wondering if I am getting the correct medication or if I am being ripped off at this pharmacy? It is yellow.

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white round ww 2410

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What is a round, off white or very light yellow pill with M 89 imprinted on it?

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Watson 853 is indeed a generic for Norco. It contains Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone.

No listing for WW 2410, sorry.

M 89 is Meloxicam 15mgs, a generic for Mobic. This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.

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Is watson 853 indeed 10mg hydrocodone with 325 mg of tylenol?

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Is an oval small red pill with the markings KALI 083 a norco?

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Ron,

KALI 083 is Acetaminophen 325 mg + Tramadol 37.5 mg, which is generic for Ultracet.

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Watson 853 - Yes, generic Norco...I have been getting it for a few years now... No, you're not being ripped off.

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I would not even call it 'generic Norco'. NORCO is 10mg/325mg hydrocodone/apap made by Watson. Watson 853 is 10mg/325mg hydrocodone/apap made by Watson. Where's the difference? Only the imprint on the tablet and the name on the box or blister pack. It is exactly the same product. End of story. You just don't get the 'Norco' printed on the box is all. Why Watson feel the need to take one of their hydro products and re-brand it at a much higher price I do not know. What you are getting IS Norco. The same product made on the same production line by the same manufacturer. I just don't see the point. Except that if you ask for 'Norco' you pay more money than if you ask for the Watson 853 tablet. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE WHATSOEVER. Same product, even same fillers and binders. You are just paying a bit less, that's all. Another example of 'brandwashing' as practiced in the USA. Maybe Watson are smart enough to know that people will think that just because one of their pills is made to look a little different, they will think they are getting something different, which in this case they are NOT.
GA

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what is an oval pill marked m 357 scored on other side

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I found a pill in my daughters room its white,oblong and has rx 496 on it. can someone please tell me what this is. she says its hydrocodone? HELP!!!

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it's hydrocodone 7.5 and 750 anacetone

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does watson 852 cause bleeding

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it is a pill cotaining basic same ingreidents, but beware since oct. of 08 FDA has informed all major manufacturers that there are ineffective, an unapproved ingredients, case for example the veteran administration was late getting their vet patients their pain meds because of hi demand for hi quality hyrocodone, but limited supplies of effective ingredients

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Elementary my dear Watson. This pill will provide you in conjunction with a 40oz King Cobra a certain je ne sais quoi. But take two my friend and you can say hello to St peter at the pearly gates while still maintaining your earthly form. Just make sure to drink plenty of water to help your pal daLiver.

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To answer the original thread question:

Acetaminophen + hydrocodone bitartrate
Strength(s): 325 mg-10 mg
Imprint(s): Watson 853

National Drug Code: 0591-0853
Manufacturer / Distributor: Watson Pharmaceuticals
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Debbie (post # 1),

There was nothing I could find with a WW 2410, but.... maybe this is it?

Carisoprodol
Strength(s): 350 mg
Imprint(s): 2410 V
NDC: 0603-2582

Manufacturer / Distributor:
Qualitest
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Nicole (post # 2),

Meloxicam
Strength(s): 15mg
Imprint(s): M 89
NDC: 0378-1089

Manufacturer / Distributor:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Alla (post # 9),

APAP + hydrocodone bitartrate
Strength(s): 500 MG-5 MG
Imprint(s): M357
NDC: 0406-0357

Manufacturer / Distributor:
Mallinckrodt
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In regards to Post #12's mention of "watson 852", I believe you mean watson 853 which is listed above... I do not think it causes bleeding when:

1) taken properly
2) given the RX by a Doctor for a specific medical reason.
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Good luck everyone!

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An oval yellow tablet imprinted with "Watson 853" on one side and scored on the other is Hydrocodone bitartrate (10mg) + Acetaminophen (325mg); used for moderate to severe pain relief.

National Drug Code: 0591-0853
Manufacturer: Watson
Pill Size: 14 mm



Hope this helps!

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I just started taking hydrocodone/apap,10-325 on 2/5/10 bottle says generic for Norco, I've never heard of Norco.Please fill me in on this.

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ive always taked norcos 10-325mg for my back pains my new doc prescribed me Tramadol/APAP 37.5mg/325mg which is more effective for pain relief or should i say stronger

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Percocet and a few other meds I would like to get rid of.

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My Dr. recently uped my dosage of Norco from 5 to 10-325, I was surprised to see it was a smaller and yellow, but it is Norco, manufactured by Watson...I also had doubts about the medication being autthentic.

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Can you still get Watson 853 or are they discontinued?

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Re: Teresa (# 101)

Sorry to hear about your dog's teeth being pulled. I sure hope he's gotten around to feeling better since the timing of your post back in October.

The Watson 853 contains a combination of Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone and therefore can't necessarily be categorized into a single drug class. Not to mention, Acetaminophen isn't a NSAID. It's actually classified as an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer).

As far as how much to give your dog, that is generally determined by a veterinarian based on the weight of your dog, severity of pain and other underlying factors at the vet's discretion.

Please post back if you have any updates to share!

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Why do we have to settle for Amneals besides Watsons. Why did Watson suddenly become unavailable? Is it because they were better or a stigma applied to them? I don't like the idea of being forced to get Amneals for the same price as Watson, which I considered better, even though you say the Amneal 10-325 is the same as the Watson 10-325. What's the real truth behind the change? Maybe I need something more specifically prescribed by my doctor, like brand name, or something else different with more strength?

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Re: Michael (# 84)

I recently got switched to the Watson 853 & it doesn't work. I had some of my other 367 left over, took them and got the relief I have been used to. I have been on the 367 for a year and noticed the ineffectiveness of the 853 immediately. That's what led me to this site, to see if I was just imagining this but as it turns out other people have had the same issue.

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My dog had 6 teeth pulled and I was going to give him a piece of a Watson 853, but I didn't know if it was considered an NSAID because of the Tylenol? I also wasn't sure how much to give him? He weighs 13lbs.

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People say it's not as strong as the white generics. Imprint 176. As a long time patient, I notice nothing different at all.

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I have a white oblong pill with Watson on it and the # 3. There are supposed to be other digits (e.g. Watson 853) but it's the only # I can see. I was prescribed hydrocodone but had to stop because of my liver. I was then put on oxycodone to break in half, so I found this one and am not sure if it's the right pill.

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I would like to know what a hydrocodone/acetaminophen 10-325 pill looks like? I think my pharmacy changed my pills.
The pill i am taking has the name watson 853 on it.

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I remember a time when Norco first went generic and they were completely identical except for the imprint. They were both made by Watson and the brand had a Norco imprint on it and the generic had a Watson 853 imprint. Both were yellow at time and I had good insurance were brand were only $20 so I always opted for the brand. But in any case, they were EXACTLY the same med, made at the same plant just different imprints. That later about a year and then due to change of ins I started getting generics.

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I have a blue speckled pill with a lightning bolt on it.

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