Percocet is a prescription pain medication that contains two active ingredients: oxycodone, an opioid analgesic, and acetaminophen, a non-opioid pain reliever and fever reducer. This combination medication is commonly prescribed to manage moderate to severe pain when non-opioid treatments alone are not sufficient. Percocet has been used in clinical practice for many years and remains an important option for short-term pain control under careful medical supervision.