medication percodan what condition
This medication is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains 2 pain relievers: oxycodone, which is a narcotic, and aspirin. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type) that acts on certain parts of the brain to relieve pain.Aspirin is known as a salicylate and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).o not increase your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take more than 4 grams (4000 milligrams) of aspirin in 24 hours. Use the smallest effective dose. Your doctor may also direct you to take long-acting narcotic medications or to use narcotic patches for ongoing pain.