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How does Percocet work?
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The Drug Percocet contains two medications – oxycodone and Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics (pain relievers) and fever reducers (antipyretics). Oxycodone belongs to the group of drugs called narcotic painkillers. When people take the dosage of Percocet, they use it to relieve themselves of the pain they are experiencing, including conditions associated with fever.