40 OC Pill — YELLOW ROUND, 7mm — Oxycodone
| Imprint | 40 / OC |
|---|---|
| Colour | YELLOW |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 7 |
| Strength | oxycodone hydrochloride 40 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Extended Release |
| Manufacturer | Ethex Corporation |
| NDC | 58177-681 |
| Schedule | CII |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | oxycodone hydrochloride[oxycodone] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "40 OC" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Oxycodone
Uses and warnings
BOXED WARNING - Multiple Serious Risks: - Addiction/Abuse/Misuse: Exposes users to risks that "can lead to overdose and death" - Respiratory Depression: "Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur" - Accidental Ingestion: "Even one dose...especially by children, can result in a fatal overdose" - Neonatal Withdrawal: Prolonged pregnancy use risks "neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome" - CYP3A4 Interactions: Concomitant inhibitors "can result in a fatal overdose" - CNS Depressants/Benzodiazepines: Combined use may cause "profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death" Key Precautions: Monitor for respiratory depression (especially first 24-72 hours), swallow tablets whole (crushing risks fatal dose), assess naloxone need, monitor elderly/debilitated patients closely, avoid in patients with GI obstruction or severe respiratory depression.
Indicated for "management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment" in adults and opioid-tolerant pediatric patients ages 11+ already taking at least 20 mg daily oxycodone equivalent. Reserved for patients where "alternative treatment options are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate." Not for as-needed use.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "40 OC".
- • Confirm the colour (YELLOW) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (7) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file b09b8a7e-4a56-4b4e-b03b-2769a9ce8c62.xml