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Topics Fast Facts Generic name oxycodone and acetaminophen (pronounced oks i KOE done and a seet a MIN oh fen) (generic available) Common brand names Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet, Roxicet 5/500, Magnacet, Primlev, Xolox Uses Treats moderate to severe pain

Usual dose limits Moderate pain: 2 1/2 (2.5) to 5 mg of oxycodone every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain Severe pain: 10 mg of oxycodone every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain Do not take more than 3,000 to 4,000 mg of acetaminophen each day (depending on what your doctor prescribed, each tablet or liquid dose contains between 300 mg and 650 mg of acetaminophen) Special instructions and precautions Take the medicine exactly as prescribed Call your doctor if your pain is not relieved; do not take an extra dose Do not take regular acetaminophen (Tylenol) while taking this medicine While taking this medicine, do not take nonprescription cough and cold medicines or other medicines that contain acetaminophen Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine because it may make you sleepy and impair your coordination; use caution when climbing stairs Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine Do not start or stop any medicine, including nonprescription medicines, herbals, and vitamins, without letting your doctor or pharmacist know Possible drug dependence with long-term use Oxycodone is an opioid that causes an exaggerated sense of well-being, which can lead to physical and psychological dependence with long-term use Abruptly stopping the medicine after long-term use can lead to withdrawal symptoms (see safety tip #10 on front side of page) Serious dependence rarely occurs when the medicine is taken as prescribed for short-term relief of pain Safety during pregnancy/breastfeeding Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant Use of this medicine during pregnancy may produce physical dependence in a newborn Avoid taking this medicine for long periods or in high doses near your due date Oxycodone e nters breast milk, so it is best to limit intake and use caution If taken while breastfeeding, let your baby’s doctor know, take doses immedi - ately after breastfeeding or 3 to 4 hours before the next feeding, and immediately report changes in your baby, such as increased sleepiness (beyond the usual), breathing difficulties, changes in the baby’s feeding pattern, or limpness Tell your doctor if you have: Diseases: liver disease, lung disease, breathing problems, heart disease, a head injury, history of seizures, thyroid disorder, Addison’s disease Allergies to: acetaminophen, codeine, other powerful pain relievers Been taking illicit drugs or drink 3 or more alcoholic beverages daily Storage and disposal Store at room temperature, protect from moisture Flush any unused medicine down the toilet Keep in a secure area away from children (and teenagers, for whom reports of abuse with this drug are common) Side effects to report to your doctor immediately Difficulty breathing, very slow breathing, persistent dizziness or headache, excessive sleepiness, confusion, weakness, trembling, blurred vision, vomiting, allergic reaction Other conditions to report to your doctor Constipation, nausea Nonprescription medicines/herbals that Acetaminophen (including Tylenol) should not be taken with oxycodone and Cough and cold medicines that contain acetaminophen acetaminophen St. John’s wort Prescription medicines that should not be Other prescription medicine that contains acetaminophen taken with oxycodone and acetaminophen Sedatives, tranquilizers, antihistamines, other strong pain medicines Alvimopan (Entereg), imatinib (Gleevec) This information does not replace the need to follow your doctor’s instructions and read the drug information leaflet provided with your prescription .

This project was supported by grant number R18HS017910 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not represent the official views of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.