What strengths of oxycodone are available?
Oxycodone products come in a wide range of strengths, depending on whether they are immediate-release (IR) or extended-release (ER) formulations, and depending on the specific brand/manufacturer.
Common oxycodone strengths you’ll see include 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg for immediate-release products, and 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, and 60 mg (and sometimes other strengths) for extended-release tablets/capsules. Exact available doses vary by product.
Do immediate-release and extended-release oxycodone come in different doses?
Yes. IR and ER products are not interchangeable milligram-for-milligram. ER versions typically come in higher “per dose” strengths designed for longer dosing intervals, while IR tablets/capsules usually come in lower strengths used for shorter-acting pain control.
What forms besides tablets do oxycodone come in?
Depending on the country and manufacturer, oxycodone is also sold in other formulations such as liquid (solution) or combination products with naloxone (to reduce opioid misuse risk). Those formats have their own strength units (for example, mg per mL for liquids), so the “dose” isn’t directly comparable to tablets.
Why does the exact dose vary by brand?
Even when two products both say “oxycodone,” they may differ by:
- Release type (IR vs ER)
- Formulation type (tablet, capsule, liquid, etc.)
- Combination with another ingredient (for some products)
- Regulatory approvals in your location
If you tell me the brand name (or whether it’s IR or ER) and your country, I can narrow down the exact dose strengths for that specific product.