What is Percocet used for?

PERCOCET is indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. PERCOCET tablets should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to oxycodone, acetaminophen, or any other component of this product.
What Type of pill is a Percocet?

What is Percocet? Percocet is a prescription medication brand name used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. 1 This drug interacts with specific opioid receptors and provides feelings of pain relief, relaxation, and euphoria.
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Does Percocet have codeine in it? Although they both contain acetaminophen, they contain different opioid ingredients; Tylenol #3 contains codeine while Percocet contains oxycodone.

What does Percocet look like?

Usually, the highest dosage is yellow Percocet, and is often an elliptical or oval-shape. If the Percocet is generic, it may also be yellow. Generally, yellow Percocet is the 10mg/325mg perscription, regardless of whether it's generic or brand name. Lower doses of Percocet tend to be white and round.