Percocet  is a pain medication used for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain. Percocet may be used as an alternative to morphine in patients who are not candidates for opioid therapy. It's commonly used as an alternative treatment for acute pain caused by fractures, major surgery, respiratory disorders, and other conditions. 

an over-the-counter Pain Reliver that works by reducing fever and inflammation when taken with ibuprofen or aspirin. 

Percocet is used for the short-term treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain.

Percocet is a prescription opioid pain medication that contains the active ingredient acetaminophen. Percocet comes in tablets, capsules, injections, and patches. Percocet is an opioid medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. It's prescribed under the following conditions: