Brand Name
OxyContin
Common Name
oxycodone
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02202441 | OXYCONTIN 10MG TABLET |
| 02202468 | OXYCONTIN 20MG TABLET |
| 02202476 | OXYCONTIN 40MG TABLET |
| 02258129 | OXYCONTIN 5MG TABLET |
| 02202484 | OXYCONTIN 80MG TABLET |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Oxycodone belongs to a group of medications known as opioids. It is used for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. It decreases pain by working on the central nervous system.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
The dose of oxycodone varies widely depending on the cause and severity of pain, individual medical history, and body weight.
This medication is available in immediate-release tablets and suppositories. The usual adult dose for the tablets and suppositories is 5 mg to 20 mg every 6 to 8 hours, if necessary.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medication, check with your health care professional. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
5 mg
Each round, unscored, pale blue, biconvex tablet, imprinted with CDN on one side and the mg strength on the other, contains oxycodone HCl 5 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, polymethyl acrylate, povidone, stearyl alcohol, talc and triacetin; film coating: Opadry Blue: FD&C Blue No.1, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.
10 mg
Each round, unscored, white, biconvex, controlled release tablet, imprinted with CDN on one side and the mg strength on the other, contains oxycodone HCl 10 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, polymethyl acrylate, povidone, stearyl alcohol, talc and triacetin; film coating: Opadry White: hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.
20 mg
Each round, unscored, pink, biconvex, controlled release tablet, imprinted with CDN on one side and the mg strength on the other, contains oxycodone HCl 20 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, polymethyl acrylate, povidone, stearyl alcohol, talc and triacetin; film coating: Opadry Pink: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80 and titanium dioxide.
40 mg
Each round, unscored, yellow, biconvex, controlled release tablet, imprinted with CDN on one side and the mg strength on the other, contains oxycodone HCl 40 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, polymethyl acrylate, povidone, stearyl alcohol, talc and triacetin; film coating: Opadry Yellow: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80 and titanium dioxide.
80 mg
Each round, unscored, green, biconvex, controlled release tablet, imprinted with CDN on one side and the mg strength on the other, contains oxycodone HCl 80 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, polymethyl acrylate, povidone, stearyl alcohol, talc and triacetin; film coating: Opadry Green: FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Oxycodone should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to oxycodone or any ingredients of the medication
- is allergic to other opioids (e.g., codeine, morphine)
- has acute asthma or other obstructive airway diseases
- has cor pulmonale
- has kyphoscoliosis (a progressive disorder of the spine)
- has head injuries
- has increased cerebral spinal fluid pressure
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