(ox-ee-KOH-dohn)
Oxycodone (OxyIR®, OxyContin®) is a medicine used to treat pain. It may be given as a capsule, liquid, tablet, or controlled release tablet. It is also available as a combination product mixed with acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. These products are available under the brand names Vicodin, Percocet, Tylox and Roxicet. They are also used to treat pain.
Show All- Use as directed by your child's doctor.
- This medicine can be given with or without food. Give with food if it upsets the stomach.
- Swallow long acting products whole. Do not crush break or chew.
- Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle/package.
- Do not give any other medicines, prescription or over the counter (OTC), without first talking to the doctor.
- If your child has respiratory problems, or a history of drug or alcohol abuse, inform the doctor. Addiction and breathing problems are rare when oxycodone is used the correct way.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Sleepiness
- Itching
- Nausea
- Extreme sleepiness or difficulty awakening
- Difficulty breathing
- Rash
- Constipation
- Unable to urinate
- Allergic reaction: itching/hives, swelling in your face or hands
Constipation (hard or fewer stools) can be a problem when taking oxycodone. The doctor may also want your child to take a medicine to help move your child's stools.
Call your child's doctor if the pain is not controlled with this medicine.
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
