Oxycodone and paracetamol are the two main active components of the prescription drug Percocet. It is primarily used to alleviate moderate to severe pain and is categorised as an opioid analgesic.

The opioid in Percocet, oxycodone, reduces pain perception by attaching to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Acetaminophen, usually referred to as paracetamol, is an antipyretic and non-opioid pain medication.