Had dental surgery. Took hydrocodeine. Concerned?
Patient: My doctor prescribed me 10 mg. hydrocodeine after having dental surgery. After taking one of them, it didn't help my pain at all and I looked at the number on the pill and it had M357 on it.  Is this a 10 mg or not. My pharmacy is a training pharmacy for Texas Tech and I'm wondering if one of the students might have given me the wrong medication, by accident.  I am sorry to take your time, but I didn't know I would be charged for this answer.     Thank You,      Nan Carrasco Doctor: Hi,  Thanks for asking the query,  Hydrocodeine is a narcotic analgesic used to treat severe pain and has antitussive action to treat cough. If it is not working you can visit the Dentist and get the prescription changed. For relieving pain after surgery it will be better if you take anslgesics such as acecelofenac serratiopeptidase combination which will be more effective. Follow the post surgical instructions properly. Use lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash gargles twice daily.  Hope this helps out.  Regards...