How to Identify a Watson 388 Pill

The pill with the imprint "Watson 388" is an acetaminophen and hydrocodone bitartrate. The drug is manufactured by Watson Pharmaceuticals and composed of 2.5 mg of hydrocodone and and 500 mg of acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is used to relieve minor pain and fevers. Hydrocodone is a cough suppressant and narcotic analgesic. The Watson 388-imprinted pill is a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

Instructions

1. Check the shape of the pill. The Watson 388 imprinted tablet is oval shaped.

2. Check the color. The Watson 388 imprinted tablet is white.

3. Identify the imprint. One side of the tablet is imprinted with the word "WATSON" and the numbers "388" underneath. The opposite side is scored with a single line down the center.

References

• Drugs.com: Watson 388
• Pharmer.org: Hydrocodone -- Watson 388