Hydrocodone Bitratrate Acetaminophen Vicodin is a trademarked brand of narcotic analgesics (painkillers) containing hydrocodone and paracetamol (acetaminophen or, more-completely, para-acetylaminophenol). It is usually found in tablet form with either the names Vicodin, Vicodin ES, or Vicodin HP imprinted on one side.