What Is Percocet?

Percocet is an opioid and narcotic analgesic combination medication. The drug contains acetaminophen (a common over-the-counter pain reliever) and oxycodone (a potent opioid), and it is intended for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. The acetaminophen in Percocet helps the oxycodone work more effectively. Percocet is only available by prescription, and it can be taken orally as a tablet or as a liquid. The initial recommended adult dosage for this medication is to take one or two of the 2.5mg/325mg tablets every six hours, and patients can safely take up to twelve of these tablets per day.