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What is oxycodone?
Oxycodone is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain such as after an injury, or operation or pain caused by a terminal illness such as cancer. It is usually used when other milder painkillers such as paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) don’t work well enough. Where buy Oxycodone (Oxycontin) online in New Zealand & Australia.
- Oxycodone belongs to a group of medicines called opioid painkillers. They act on your brain and nervous system to reduce pain.
- Other pain relievers such as paracetamol and NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen) may also be used with oxycodone.
- Oxycodone is not very effective for nerve pain.
- In New Zealand, oxycodone is available as capsules, tablets and in a liquid form.
- Read more about pain, pain-relief medication, opioid painkillers.
Dose
- The dose of oxycodone will be different for different people.
- Always take your oxycodone exactly as your doctor has told you. Depending on the reason you are taking it, your doctor may advise that you take regular doses or take oxycodone only when you need it for pain relief. Make sure you know which is right for you.
- The pharmacy label on your medicine will tell you how much oxycodone to take, how often to take it, and any special instructions. Where buy Oxycodone (Oxycontin) online in New Zealand & Australia.
How to take oxycodone
- You can take oxycodone with or without food.
- Oxycodone is available as tablets and capsules. There are also oral liquid and injections but these are mostly used in hospital.
- Some types of oxycodone are short-acting or immediate release and others are long-acting or slow release. Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure about the type you are taking. Where buy Oxycodone (Oxycontin) online in New Zealand & Australia.
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- Limit or avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking oxycodone. Taking oxycodone with alcohol can make you more sleepy, drowsy or dizzy.
- If you forget to take your dose, take it as soon as you remember that day. But, if it is nearly time for your next dose, just take the next dose at the right time. Do not take double the amount. Where buy Oxycodone (Oxycontin) online in New Zealand & Australia.
Precautions before starting oxycodone
- Do you have liver or kidney problems?
- Do you have breathing problems such as asthma, COPD or sleep apnoea?
- Do you have epilepsy?
- Have you had an accident or a head injury?
- Do you have problems with your bowel such as constipation?
- Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?
- Are you taking any other medicines? This includes any medicines you buy without a prescription, such as herbal and complementary medicines.
If so, it’s important that you tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start oxycodone. Sometimes a medicine isn’t suitable for a person with certain conditions, or it can only be used with extra care. Where buy Oxycodone (Oxycontin) online in New Zealand & Australia.



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