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Q: What narcotic is used in Percocet?
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Is Percocet a form of morphine?

Not exactly. The narcotic in Percocet (oxycodone) is metabolized into morphine by the liver. Percocet contains no morphine.


What is the chemical difference in the urine between Vicodan and Percocet?

Vicodin is a class 3 narcotic, with hydrocodone. Percocet is a class 2 narcotic with oxycodone, which is a much stronger narcotic derivative. The risk of addiction varies with the dosage (small), with the length of time the drug is used and the personality of the patient. http://www.druginfonet.com/index.php?pageID=faq/faqvico.htm


Is Acetaminophen plus Tramadol 325 mg stronger than Percocet 10 mg?

Tramadol's not really a narcotic. It's similar to what they ween addicts off of. Percocet, on the other hand, is a relativity strong narcotic, containing oxycodone.So to answer your question, Percocet is MUCH stronger.


What is the prescription drug percocet used specifically for in the medical field?

Percocet is a narcotic pain medication, used to treat moderate to severe pain. It should be used for short periods of time and under close supervision of your doctor because the medication can be addictive.


What is stronger Vicodin or percacet for pain?

Vicodin and Percodan are powerful narcotic pain relievers that are only available by prescription from a doctor. Vicodin is a schedule 3 narcotic, and Percodan is a schedule two narcotic. Both medications can lead to tolerance.


Can you take etodolac and Percocet?

Yes, if both drugs are required and prescribed for you. Etodolac is an anti-inflammatory / painkiller drug and Percocet is a painkiller (acetaminophen + narcotic).


What is stronger percocet 10 325 or 10 625?

Percocet is a combination of a narcotic, oxycodone, and a nonnarcotic, acetominophen, which is commonly known as Tylenol. If you are asking which one has more narcotic, they are the same. The 10 refers to the amount of oxycodone; the 325/625 is the amount of acetominophen.


Can you take etodolac and Percocet together?

Yes, if both drugs are required and prescribed for you. Etodolac is an anti-inflammatory / painkiller drug and Percocet is a painkiller (acetaminophen + narcotic).


Is xodol a narcotic?

Percocet helped with pain but xodol is not. so what is the difference between those two.


Is morphine the same as percocet?

Both morphine and Percocet are used to treat moderate to severe levels of pain. The difference between them is that morphine acts on its own whereas Percocet is a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone.


Is hydrocodone harmful to your body rather than percocet's?

hydrocodone is weaker then oxycodone(active narcotic in percocet) But it is no more harmful. It is the apap that the mix with the tabs that is liver toxic in higher doses


What does the es in Percocet es mean?

Percocet (a trade name of Endo Pharmaceuticals for a narcotic pain killer containing oxycodone and acetaminophe) is an analgesic, the ES refers to the Extra Strength formulation.