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Oxycontin is a brand name for the prescription opioid pain reliever oxycodone. 1 It is a strong narcotic used to treat moderate to severe pain when other pain medications are ineffective. 2 Oxycontin is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations. The extended-release formulation is intended to provide relief from pain for up to 12 hours, whereas the immediate-release formulation is intended to provide relief for up to 6 hours. Oxycontin is a controlled substance because it is very likely to cause abuse and addiction. 3 Always take this medication as your physician prescribes and do not share this with other people.
