https://mayomeds.com/pain-relief/hydrocodone/ ​Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid used for the relief of mild to moderate pain. It is also used for cough suppression and to relieve pain due to bone and toothaches. According to the doctors hydrocodone should only be used by people who are suffering from pain caused due to fractured bones. But you can also take it if you have other pains such as spasms, wounds, surgery stitches and so on.