Percocet is a brand name for a combination medication that contains two active ingredients: oxycodone and acetaminophen. It is a prescription medication primarily used for the management of moderate to severe pain.

Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic that works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the perception of pain. Acetaminophen is a non-opioid pain reliever and fever reducer.