Lortab is a prescription medication that combines hydrocodone, an opioid analgesic, with acetaminophen, a non-opioid pain reliever. Hydrocodone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, altering the perception and response to pain. Acetaminophen enhances the pain-relieving effects of hydrocodone and helps reduce fever. Lortab is commonly prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain, such as post-surgical pain, injury-related pain, or chronic pain conditions.
