Oxycontin is a powerful painkiller prescribed to treat severe pain, such as that resulting from cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions. It is also used to control pain during surgical procedures. The FDA-approved dose is 8 milligrams per day for patients with mild or moderate pain; 10 milligrams for patients with severe pain; and 12 milligrams for those who need addiction therapy.
Oxycontin, also known as oxycodone, is a powerful painkiller prescribed to treat severe pain, such as that resulting from cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions. It is also used to control pain during surgical procedures.
