Percocet is a prescription medication combining oxycodone, an opioid pain reliever, and acetaminophen, a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone changes how the brain perceives pain, while acetaminophen enhances its effects and reduces fever. Due to the risk of addiction and liver damage, Percocet is prescribed with caution, typically under strict medical supervision. It is available in various strengths, and patients must follow dosing instructions carefully to avoid serious side effects, including respiratory depression and liver injury.

Dosages of Percocet
Percocet is available in various strengths:

2.5 mg oxycodone / 325 mg acetaminophen
5 mg oxycodone / 325 mg acetaminophen
7.5 mg oxycodone / 325 mg acetaminophen
10 mg oxycodone / 325 mg acetaminophen