What is the standard use of perkaset?

Answer by  JennW (342)

For patients in acute severe pain that is long-term and not managed by other medication. Doctors and patients like it because it's less addictive than morphine.

Answer by  snappies (579)

Percoset is a pain reliever that combines acetaminophen and oxycodone. Standardly, it is used to treat pain such as dental pain and fever. It can be a highly addictive substance and should only bet taken for short periods of time when dealing with pain and fever. If it is taken for long periods of time if can be addictive.

Answer by  tareco (45)

I guessing you are asking about the highly addicting narcotic medication, Percocet. Percocet is a medication used for pain. Because of its highly addictive qualities, it is imperative that this medication be taken exactly as presribed by your doctor. If pain gets worse, you should not increase dose without consulting your doctor first.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Percocet is a combination of (acetaminophen and oxycodone)that is used for to treat moderate pain. The acetaminophen helps reduce fever. Oxycodone, which is narcotic, further reduces pain.

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

I believe you are referring to the painkiller Percocet, which is the brand name for a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever, whereas acetaminophen is an over-the-counter pain reliever which works in conjunction with oxycodone. It is used to reduce pain, often after breaking bones.

Answer by  pro (89)

It is called Percocet and it contains oxycodone, an opioid and it is used to treat moderate to severe acute (short-term) pain.

Answer by  4now4 (44)

Percocet is used as a pain medication. It contains both acetaminophen (tylenol) and oxycodone, which is a narcotic. It is considered to be a moderately powerful pain releiver, and is usually more effectively than a similar medication called vicodin.