What are the generic names for oxycodone?
“Oxycodone” is the generic drug name. Common generic product names you’ll see are oxycodone in specific formulations, such as immediate-release and extended-release versions.
Examples of how oxycodone appears as generic drug names in practice:
- Oxycodone (immediate-release)
- Oxycodone hydrochloride (often written as oxycodone HCl)
- Oxycodone/acetaminophen (combination products)
- Oxycodone extended-release (often written as oxycodone ER)
What generic names correspond to different oxycodone formulations?
Formulation changes how the product is labeled, even though the active ingredient is still oxycodone:
- Immediate-release: typically labeled “oxycodone” or “oxycodone immediate-release.”
- Extended-release: typically labeled “oxycodone ER” or “oxycodone extended-release.”
- Combination products: typically include acetaminophen, such as “oxycodone/acetaminophen.”
If I see another name on a prescription, is it still oxycodone?
Many oxycodone products use different naming conventions, but they usually still include the oxycodone active ingredient. The key is the active ingredient listed on the prescription label (for example, oxycodone, oxycodone hydrochloride, oxycodone ER, or oxycodone/acetaminophen).
Want the exact generic name for a specific pill?
If you share what’s written on the bottle (strength and whether it says ER or “immediate-release,” plus any added drug like acetaminophen), I can help translate it into the corresponding generic name.