Vicodin is a prescription medication that contains two active ingredients: hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication, while acetaminophen is a non-opioid analgesic and fever reducer.
Vicodin combines the pain-relieving effects of hydrocodone with the additional analgesic properties of acetaminophen. The hydrocodone component helps to reduce pain, while acetaminophen enhances the effects of hydrocodone and also provides some pain relief.