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Is There Any Alternative Medicine Instead Of Oxycodone-apap For Arthritis?
I have been taking oxycodone-apap--a round, white pill, scored, I think marked 312, for my arthritis. Now this pill seem unavailable around here, and I am getting an oval pill marked 105--don't know the manufacturer. I want my old round pill. I think Watson was the manufacturer, but I'm not sure. Do you know anything about the situation?
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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It is possible it is a different generic form of the drug. Generic formulations are the same medication that may be produced by a different manufacturer, the strength, dosage and indications for the medication remain the same.
The numbers may not be related to the dose but may be an inprint placed on the medication by the manufacturer.
Your local pharmacy, where the medication is obtained, would be able to tell the manufacturer of the format you were given and the reason for the change.
I hope this helps
It is possible it is a different generic form of the drug. Generic formulations are the same medication that may be produced by a different manufacturer, the strength, dosage and indications for the medication remain the same.
The numbers may not be related to the dose but may be an inprint placed on the medication by the manufacturer.
Your local pharmacy, where the medication is obtained, would be able to tell the manufacturer of the format you were given and the reason for the change.
I hope this helps
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