The most typically prescribed opioid drugs for dental pain treatment are hydrocodone Vicodin(r), oxycodone Percocet(r) or OxyContin(r), and acetaminophen with codeine Tylenol(r) No. 3 and Tylenol(r) No. 4. These medications can be very effective in reducing the intensity of pain from extracted teeth, but they will not cure a toothache. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It works by binding to receptors inside the brain and spinal cord that cause feelings of pleasure and relaxation. It may also have some effect on hormones related to stress and anxiety. Like other opioids, it can have side effects including drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, urinary retention, dry mouth, and mood changes. Oxycodone hydrochloride is available in controlled-release forms that provide continuous pain relief over an extended period of time. The tablet form of the drug comes in 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, and 100 mg doses. The liquid form of the drug is available in 5 ml bottles that contain 15 mg/ml or 30 mg/ml concentrations. The children's syrup contains 6.5 mg/ml concentration of oxycodone hydrochloride.