Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 25, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Percocet, Oxycet, Roxicet

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Opioid pain medicine and analgesic

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat pain that is not relieved by non-opioid medications

Controlled Status:

Schedule III controlled substance


Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Drug Class

Acetaminophen (ah-set-ah-mee-noe-fen) is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). Oxycodone (ox-ee-koe-dohn) is an opioid pain medicine.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Age Range

Oxycodone-acetaminophen is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children. Accidental ingestion of oxycodone and acetaminophen can result in life-threatening respiratory depression in children.