Oxycodone extended-release capsules or tablets should not be used if you need pain medicine for just a short time, such as when recovering from surgery. Do not use this medicine to relieve mild pain, or in situations when non-opioid medication is effective. Oxycodone should not be used to treat pain that you only have once in a while or "as needed".When oxycodone is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence.
