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Take 1-2 Percocet Every 4-6 Hours As Needed For Pain

Updated July 18, 2016
KFergus23 Says:
Mon, July 18, 2016

I was prescribed percocet 5mg as a post surgery medication. It is labeled to take 1-2 every 4-6 hours as needed for pain, 60ct. How long should it last?

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Roy Says:
Mon, July 18, 2016

Hmmm, I'll try doing the math two ways. First, I'll assume that you are taking the lowest possible dose, which is 1 every 6 hours. And then I'll run the numbers assuming you are taking the highest possible dose, which is 2 every 4 hours. Here we go:

1 tablet every 6 hours = 4 tablets per day. 60 tablets divided by 4 = 15 days.

2 tablets every 4 hours = 12 tablets per day. 60 tabs / 12 = 5 days.

So your answer is between 5 and 15 days depending on how high and how frequent your dose is. Can someone please check my math?? (LOL)

Hope you have a quick recovery! Is your doctor or nurse recommending anything specific?

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