Endocet Dosage: An Introduction
The dose of
Endocet® (
oxycodone/APAP) your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- How you respond to Endocet
- Other medications you are taking
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Recommended Dose for Pain
The recommended dose of Endocet (for all strengths) is one tablet every six hours as needed for pain. In some cases, higher doses may be recommended, up to certain maximums. Refer to the following table for the maximum number of tablets per day.
|
Strength
|
Maximum Per Day
|
|
Endocet 5/325 mg
|
12 tablets
|
|
Endocet 7.5/325 mg
|
8 tablets
|
|
Endocet 7.5/500 mg
|
8 tablets
|
|
Endocet 10/325 mg
|
6 tablets
|
|
Endocet 10/650 mg
|
6 tablets
|
Endocet contains
acetaminophen. It is very important to limit the total dose of acetaminophen to 4 grams (4000 mg) a day or less. Higher doses increase the risk of serious liver damage. Make sure to watch for any other sources of acetaminophen, including other prescription pain relievers and many over-the-counter products, such as
Tylenol®. To be safe, all other acetaminophen products should be avoided while you are taking Endocet, unless you are extremely careful to limit your total acetaminophen use (from all sources added together) to 4 grams per day. The acetaminophen content of Endocet is 325 mg, 500 mg, or 650 mg, depending on the strength.
