OxyContin (extended-release oxycodone) 10 mg tablet, number face; not an immediate-release tablet.
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About Oxycodone
Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic available in immediate-release, extended-release and combination products.
Also searched as: Oxy · OxyContin · Percocet · Roxicodone
Available strengths
Strength is the amount in a tablet, capsule, liquid or patch. Different formulations are listed separately.
| Product & formulation | Strengths |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone hydrochloride Immediate-release oral tablet | 5 mg · 10 mg · 15 mg · 20 mg · 30 mgProduct label · Checked 2026-10-31 |
Buy Oxycodone: pricing & legal access
Oxycodone online: availability & product information
Saved U.S. price estimates from Drugs.com for the exact products and quantities below. These are dated estimates, not live pharmacy quotes or insurance copays. Discounts and local availability vary.
| Product / strength | Quantity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Generic oxycodone 5 mg Immediate-release oral tablet | 30 tablets | $7.19 Drugs.com published cash estimate Drugs.com price guide Checked 2026-10-31 |
| Generic oxycodone 5 mg Oral capsule | 100 capsules | $47.55 Drugs.com published cash estimate Drugs.com price guide Checked 2026-10-31 |
Prices refer to medication only; consultation, administration and monitoring costs may be additional. Prescription products require a valid prescription and a licensed pharmacy. Check the exact formulation before comparing offers.
Oxycodone information
Uses and formulations
Used for pain severe enough to warrant an opioid. OxyContin and oxycodone/acetaminophen combinations are different products with different directions.
Sources: MedlinePlus — Oxycodone
Side effects and serious risks
Nausea, constipation and drowsiness are possible. Breathing suppression, addiction and overdose can be fatal.
Sources: MedlinePlus — Oxycodone
Dosage and directions
Use only the prescribed formulation. Do not crush extended-release tablets or independently switch products when pain control changes.
Sources: MedlinePlus — Oxycodone
Interactions and precautions
Tell the pharmacist about sleep medicines, alcohol and other opioids. Combination products require checking the total acetaminophen from all medicines.
Sources: MedlinePlus — Oxycodone
U.S. federal classification
Listed federally in Schedule II. Classification does not by itself establish that a particular product is approved or that an online transaction is lawful. State requirements and product-specific rules also apply.
Sources: DEA — Controlled substances alphabetical list (October 2026)
Pharmacology and mechanism
Oxycodone acts at opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Along with analgesia, it can suppress breathing and slow intestinal movement. Its metabolism can be affected by other medicines.
Formulations and product identification
The active ingredient alone does not describe a finished product. These distinctions matter when reading a label or comparing prescriptions.
| Product or formulation | Important distinction |
|---|---|
| Immediate-release oxycodone | Different delivery profile from extended-release tablets. |
| Extended-release oxycodone | Must retain its intended release characteristics. |
| Oxycodone combinations | May include acetaminophen or another active ingredient. |
Monitoring and treatment follow-up
Assessment includes pain control, function, constipation, sedation and breathing symptoms. A newly started or stopped interacting medicine may change exposure even if the oxycodone prescription itself has not changed.
Dependence and stopping treatment
Tolerance and physical dependence can develop during repeated use. Withdrawal after abrupt reduction is different from an allergic reaction and does not, by itself, diagnose addiction. A prescriber-guided plan accounts for duration of treatment and individual circumstances.
How it differs from related medicines
OxyContin describes an extended-release brand, not every oxycodone medicine. Oxycodone/acetaminophen has additional ingredient-related considerations. Neither a brand name nor a matching strength establishes interchangeability across these products.
Sources and editorial notes
Prepared by DrugRX using the references linked below. Sources were consulted on 2026-10-31. This page has not been independently reviewed by a clinician. Research findings, medication approval and legal permission are separate questions.
- MedlinePlus — Oxycodone
- DEA — Controlled substances alphabetical list (October 2026)
- DailyMed — Oxycodone prescribing information
- DailyMed — Oxycodone IR product label
- Drugs.com — oxycodone price guide
Legal information is a dated U.S. reference. Product rules and local laws may change. Where the evidence does not establish a dose, interaction profile or price, the page states that limitation.