Although it is a combination of the two drugs, percocet is also known by the names acetaminophen and oxycodone. It can therefore be characterized as being both a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The drug is used in the management of moderate and somewhat severe pain. It can also help to relieve any symptoms that arte related to fever.

Your health care provider can suggest you take this medication on other grounds apart from the relief of pain. You should discuss every aspect of your health with your health care provider before you begin using this medication. In addition, you should never cease taking this medication without the approval of your health care provider.

Never share this medication with someone else even if they ere suffering from the same medical condition as you. The use of this medication without the evaluation of specific medical situation by a qualified health care provider can be very dangerous.  

The amount of the drug you need to take will vary according to the needs of each user and may be influenced by the intensity of the pain in addition to the individual’s reaction to therapy.

The normal suggested dosage for adult stands at one tablet per 6 hours or as required for management of pain. Each percocet tablet contains oxycodone (5 mg) and acetaminophen (325 mg). Because of the presence of acetaminophen in the drug, percocet should never be used in children or any persons below the age of 18.

A lot of things can influence the dosage of a prescription drug including the health condition, the weight of a person, as well as the use of other medicines. In case you need to use this medication make sure that you seek the advice of a highly qualified health care provider only.