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Is Percocet The Same As Oxycodone-Acetaminophen?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Question: My husband was discharged from the hospital after surgery and the rx was for percocet. When the rx was delivered it was for oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-25 with instructions to take by mouth every four hours as needed. Are the two the same thing?
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Both are same.

Detailed Answer:
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Greetings from Dr Divakara P
Thanks for posting your query.

Perocet is the brand name ( company name ) of Oxycodone- acetaminophen combination. In other words both are same.

You can give this medicine as per the discharge advise.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.
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Is Percocet The Same As Oxycodone-Acetaminophen?

Brief Answer: Both are same. Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings from Dr Divakara P Thanks for posting your query. Perocet is the brand name ( company name ) of Oxycodone- acetaminophen combination. In other words both are same. You can give this medicine as per the discharge advise. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. Regards.