Tylox (Oxycodone/Acetaminophen)

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen manufactured by Watson Pharmaceuticals

What sort of medication is Tylox?

Tylox is a compound medication that consists of Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Acetamninophen. Oxycodone belongs to narcotic pain relievers (opioids). Acetaminophen is a milder pain reliever and a fever reducer. In Tylox, Acetaminophen intensifies the analgetic effects of Oxycodone.

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen combination is also available under other brand names that include Endocet and Percocet. Oxycodone can cause a strong physical and psychological dependence when misused. Due to this fact, in the United States, compound medications containing Oxycodone are listed as a Schedule II controlled substances, and are usually available under prescription only.

Watson Pharmaceuticals manufactures generic versions of Acetaminophen/Oxycodone (Tylox) combination, available in pill form as: