​​​What it's used for​

Oxycodone with acetaminophen is used to treat pain. Oxycodone is an opioid (narcotic), which means that it works like morphine.​

​​​What to tell the doctor or phar​macist before you take this medicine

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you:

• have kidney or liver disease
• drink alcohol
• take a blood “thinner”
• are pregnant
• are allergic to narcotics (e.g., codeine, morphine) or acetaminophen
• have breathing problems (asthma, COPD)

Tell your doctor or dentist what other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal medicine you take.

​​​What you need to know

• Take this product as directed. Taking more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day can hurt the liver.
• Acetaminophen is found in pain, fever, cough, and cold medic​ine. Make sure you ask your pharmacist or read the label before you take any other medicine.
• It works best if you take it when the pain starts or before it gets too bad.
• Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine can hurt the liver.
• Oxycodone frequently causes constipation. Talk to your pharmacist about whether a laxative might be right for you. Eating more fibre and drinking more fluids can help prevent it.
• Don’t take more than prescribed or longer than prescribed: This medicine can cause withdrawal symptoms (e.g., feeling restless, sweating) if used for a long time or in high doses.
• Don’t drive or use machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.

​​​Possible side effects

Possible side effects can include:

• constipation
• stomach pain
• upset stomach /throwing up
• feeling sleepy
• feeling dizzy or light headed

​​​When to get help

Call 911 if you have trouble breathing or your face, tongue, or throat starts to swell.

See a doctor or phone Health Link ​right away for any of the below:

• urine becomes dark
• eyes or skin turn yellow
• feel very dizzy or very tired
• trouble emptying your bladder
• feel sick to your stomach or are throwing up
• sores in your mouth, nose, throat, or eyes
• very bad pain in your abdomen/stomach
• a red, itchy rash, or swelling

See your doctor if your symptoms or health problems don’t get better or get worse.

If you have any questions or conc​erns about this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

For 24/7 nurse advice and general health information call Health Link at 811.