tylox-oxycodone-acetaminophen-5-500mg

Tylox contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone.

Tylox capsules are used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Tylox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

 Tylox Important information

You should not use Tylox if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other narcotic medications.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking Tylox and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Tylox may be habit forming. Never share acetaminophen and oxycodone with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Tylox if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or oxycodone, or if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other narcotic medications.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

To make sure Tylox is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver disease, cirrhosis, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day;
• a history of alcoholism or drug addiction;
• diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease;
• bowel obstruction, severe constipation;
• a colostomy or ileostomy;
• kidney disease;
• low blood pressure, or if you are dehydrated;
• a history of head injury, brain tumor, or stroke; or
• asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders.

Oxycodone may be habit forming. Never share Tylox with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.