Hydro Watson refers to a combination pain medication that contains:

• Hydrocodone Bitartrate — an opioid (narcotic) pain reliever

• Acetaminophen — a non-opioid pain reliever and fever reducer

The term “Watson” refers to the pharmaceutical manufacturer (Watson Pharmaceuticals), which produces this medication under various imprints like Watson 853, Watson 540, etc. The exact strength depends on the specific imprint, but a common combination is Hydrocodone 10 mg and Acetaminophen 325 mg.