Endocet Pain Medication

Endocet® (oxycodone/APAP), a generic version of Percocet®, is a prescription drug approved to treat pain that is moderate to moderately severe in nature. It contains two active ingredients: oxycodone (a narcotic) and acetaminophen (Tylenol®, also known as APAP). Because Endocet is a commonly abused drug, strict rules regulate the sale and use of this pain medication.
 
Endocet comes in the form of tablets. It is typically taken as needed, although some healthcare providers recommend that it be taken every six hours in certain cases. Constipation, drowsiness, and nausea are some of the most commonly reported side effects.
 
(For more details on this pain medication, including how it works and why it's important not to exceed the maximum daily dose, click Endocet.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD