Percocet 7.5-500 mg is available in the form of oral tablet. Oxycodone hydrochloride (HCl) and acetaminophen are both generic forms as well as active ingredients in this branded drug. In Percocet, Oxycodone HCl 7.5 mg and acetaminophen 500 mg are the active compounds. These components belong to the drug class called narcotic analgesic.

Percocet medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain in individuals. The manufacturer of this medicine is Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. This drug falls under the Scheduled II controlled substance which has a high potential to abuse.

A 7.5-500 mg pill is peach-coloured and capsule-shaped and has its strength of dose embossed on one side and its name on other side of the medication. The dosage of this drug is decided by the healthcare provider which depends on the severity and response of the patient. It is recommended for adults to take 1 tablet every 6 hours.

How Percocet 7.5-500 mg Drug Helps to Reduce Pain?

The mechanism of this drug is very similar to morphine. In a Percocet 7.5-500 mg medication, Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic and acetaminophen is a non-opioid pain reliever. Being an opioid agonist, Oxycodone has a high affinity to bind with mu-receptors which helps to reduce pain.

7.5-500 Pill’s Side Effects

Common side effects are nausea, dizziness, light-headedness, etc. The adverse side effects of this medicine are dysphoria (feeling unhappy), abdominal pain, lower back pain, cough, difficulty in passing urine, etc.

Precautions On Percocet 7.5-500 Pill

• It is not recommended to take this medicine without seeking medical advice.
• This drug should be kept out of children’s reach.
• Never mix this drug with alcohol which may lead to fatal health complications.
• It is advised to lie down for some duration after taking medication to decrease nausea.