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Fast Facts About OxyContin - Guide To OxyContin

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Updated May 27, 2006

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Question #10 of 10 - Are There Special Precautions I Should Take With OxyContin?

Are there any other special precautions I should take with my OxyContin?

Because there is a large dose of medication in each OxyContin tablet, you must be very careful to keep OxyContin stored in a secure location, out of the reach of children. When you no longer need OxyContin for pain relief, you should safely dispose of any unused medication.

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  • Source: OxyContin: Questions and Answers, FDA / Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, August 02, 2001

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