What is Percocet?
Percocet contains a combination form of Oxycodone and acetaminophen. It helps relieve
moderate to severe pain.
Oxycodone is an opioid (sometimes called a narcotic) pain medication. Acetaminophen is a less
potent pain reliever that increases the Oxycodone effects.
Due to addiction, abuse, and misuse risks, even at prescribed doses, Percocet is only for use
when treatment with the non-opioid pain-relieving drugs is intolerable or unable to provide
adequate pain relief.
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How to take Percocet?
Take Percocet precisely as per the doctor’s prescription. Read carefully and follow all the
directions on the prescription label and medication guides. Never take this medication in larger
or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. An overdose can cause damage to your
liver or lead you to death. If you feel an increased urge to take this medicine, you must tell this
your doctor.
Never share a medication like this with someone else, especially someone with past drug abuse
or addiction. Misuse of Percocet can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep it at a place
where others can’t get it. It is against the lawful act to sell or give away this medication without a
proper medical license.
If you need medical tests or surgery, tell the doctor before that you are taking Percocet.
It would help if you did not suddenly stop taking Percocet. Follow your doctor’s instructions
regarding tapering your dose.
Store it away from heat and moisture at room temperature. Keep track of your drug. Be aware of
someone misusing your medicine or taking it without a prescription.
Dispose of the leftover opioid medicine. Just one improper or accidental dose can prove fatal.
What to know before taking Percocet?
You should avoid using percocet if you are allergic to any of its compounds, including
Oxycodone or acetaminophen, or if you have:
● Asthma (severe) or breathing problems; or
● A blockage in the stomach or intestines
To ensure Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen)is safe for you, tell your medical healthcare
provider if you have ever had:
● Liver disease;
● Sleep apnea, breathing problems;
● Kidney disease;
● A drug or alcohol addiction;
● Urination problems;
● A head injury or seizures; or
● Problems with your pancreas, thyroid, or gallbladder
If you use Percocet during pregnancy, you could give birth to a drug-dependent baby. It can
lead to life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn baby. Opioid-dependent babies
may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Consult your doctor before suddenly stop using this medication if you become pregnant while
taking it. Your doctor may recommend you to decrease your medicine gradually.
Do not breastfeed because Oxycodone can pass into the breastmilk and cause breathing
problems, drowsiness, or death in a nursing baby. Tell the doctor who is doing your treatment if
you are breastfeeding a nursing baby before taking this medicine.
What are the benefits of using Percocet?
The combination medication helps relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains Oxycodone (an
opioid pain reliever) and acetaminophen (a non-opioid pain reliever).
Oxycodone functions in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Acetaminophen can also decrease your body temperature during fever and provide relief to your
body.
