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May 27, 2012

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Percodan Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Percodan (aspirin and oxycodone hydrochloride) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is a combination of aspirin, a salicylate, and oxycodone, a narcotic pain reliever. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, increased sweating, dry mouth, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, or weakness.

The usual dosage of Percodan is one tablet every 6 hours as needed for pain. The maximum daily dose of aspirin should not exceed 4 grams or 12 tablets. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Percodan is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Do not use this medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy because of possible harm to the fetus or problems during delivery. Infants born to mothers who have used oxycodone may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you notice these symptoms in your newborn. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. The oxycodone in Percodan is a narcotic, and may be habit-forming. Do not abruptly stop taking this medication or you may have withdrawal symptoms.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Percodan Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Oxycodone structural formula illustration

PERCODAN (aspirin and oxycodone hydrochloride) tablets are indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain.

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What is Percodan Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Percodan Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee ground;
shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
fast heart rate;
feeling light-headed, fainting;
confusion, hallucinations;
easy bruising or bleeding; or
problems with urination.

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What is Percodan Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Percodan Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains 2 pain relievers: oxycodone, which is a narcotic, and aspirin. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type) that acts on certain parts of the brain to relieve pain. Aspirin is known as a salicylate and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking a certain natural substance in your body to reduce pain and swelling, therefore making you more comfortable and more able to function normally.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as direct...

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