Percocet is a prescription medication that contains two active ingredients: oxycodone (an opioid pain reliever) and acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol, a non-opioid pain reliever). It is primarily used to manage moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone works by changing how your brain and nervous system respond to pain, while acetaminophen can also reduce fever and enhance the pain-relieving effects of oxycodone.
