WATSON 540 Pill — BLUE OVAL, 15mm — Hydrocodone
| Imprint | WATSON / 540 |
|---|---|
| Colour | BLUE |
| Shape | OVAL |
| Size | 15 |
| Strength | HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE 10 mg;ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | STAT RX USA LLC |
| NDC | 16590-119 |
| Schedule | CIII |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE[HYDROCODONE];ACETAMINOPHEN[ACETAMINOPHEN] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "WATSON 540" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Hydrocodone
Uses and warnings
BOXED WARNING: Addiction/abuse/misuse, life-threatening respiratory depression, accidental ingestion (especially in children), neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, CYP3A4 drug interactions, hepatotoxicity (from the acetaminophen component), and risks from concomitant use with benzodiazepines/CNS depressants. | "Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur" especially during initiation or dose increases.
Management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "WATSON 540".
- • Confirm the colour (BLUE) and shape (OVAL).
- • Compare the size (15) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 0ed92691-c14e-4155-a631-cc631ce05a8d.xml