Oxycodone
(Oxycontin®, Oxycodone hydrochloride)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules, Modified Release Tablet
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Enteric coated/modified release products should not be crushed. Use liquid formulation.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Oxycodone hydrochloride
Usual formulation brand names
Oxycontin®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - tablets
Modified release
Yes - tablets
Film coated
Yes, some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
10mg/ml, 20mg/ml, 50mg/ml
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Yes
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
1mg/ml, 5mg/5ml, 10mg/ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - some
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer to administer some preparations via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
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