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Percocet (Oxycodone Hydrochloride / Acetaminophen) - Indications and Dosage

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

PERCOCET is indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response of the patient. It may occasionally be necessary to exceed the usual dosage recommended below in cases of more severe pain or in those patients who have become tolerant to the analgesic effect of opioids. PERCOCET (Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP) is given orally.

Percocet 2.5 mg/325 mg

The usual adult dosage is one or two tablets every six hours. The total daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 4 grams.

Percocet 5 mg/325 mg; Percocet 7.5 mg/325 mg; Percocet 7.5 mg/500 mg; Percocet 10 mg/325 mg; Percocet 10 mg/650 mg

The usual adult dosage is one tablet every 6 hours as needed for pain. The total daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 4 grams.

Strength Maximal Daily Dose
Percocet 2.5 mg/325 mg 12 Tablets
Percocet 5 mg/325 mg 12 Tablets
Percocet 7.5 mg/325 mg   8 Tablets
Percocet 7.5 mg/500 mg   8 Tablets
Percocet 10 mg/325 mg   6 Tablets
Percocet 10 mg/650 mg   6 Tablets

HOW SUPPLIED

PERCOCET (Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP) are supplied as follows:

2.5 mg/325 mg Bottles of 100 NDC 63481-627-70
Pink oval tablet Bottles of 500 NDC 63481-627-85
embossed with
"PERCOCET" on one
side and "2.5" on the other. 		Unit dose package
   of 100 tablets 		NDC 63481-627-75
5 mg/325 mg Bottles of 100 NDC 63481-623-70
Blue, round, tablet, embossed with
"PERCOCET" and "5" on
one side and bisect on
the other. 		Bottles of 500 NDC 63481-623-85
Unit dose package
   of 100 tablets 		NDC 63481-623-75
7.5 mg/325 mg Bottles of 100 NDC 63481-628-70
Peach oval-shaped Bottles of 500 NDC 63481-628-85
tablet embossed with
"PERCOCET" on one
side and "7.5/325" on the other. 		Unit dose package
   of 100 tablets 		NDC 63481-628-75
7.5 mg/500 mg Peach capsule-shaped tablet embossed with
"PERCOCET" on one
side and "7.5" on the other. 		Bottles of 100 NDC 63481-621-70
10 mg/325 mg Bottles of 100 NDC 63481-629-70
Yellow capsule-shaped Bottles of 500 NDC 63481-629-85
tablet embossed with
"PERCOCET" on
one side and "10/325" on the other. 		Unit dose package
   of 100 tablets 		NDC 63481-629-85
10 mg/650 mg Yellow oval tablet embossed with
"PERCOCET" on one
side and "10" on the other. 		Bottles of 100 NDC 63481-622-70

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required).

DEA Order Form Required.

Manufactured for:

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317

PERCOCET® is a Registered Trademark of Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Copyright © Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2003

Printed in U.S.A.                     412842/April, 2003

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Page last updated: 2006-11-27

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