Can You Take Ibuprofen While Taking On Percocet?
Pronounced: (oxy-CODE-own/ah-seet-ah-MIN-oh-fen)
Uses
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-narcotic pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
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Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or...
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