OxyContin 60mg is a high-strength, extended-release oral tablet containing oxycodone hydrochloride, a potent semi-synthetic opioid analgesic used to manage severe, ongoing pain (such as cancer pain) requiring continuous, around-the-clock treatment. Because of its high potency, the 60mg strength is strictly for opioid-tolerant patients only. Taking this dose without a pre-existing tolerance to high-dose opioids can cause fatal respiratory depression (slowed or stopped breathing) Critical World Health Organization (WHO) Alert: A global medical product alert was issued for falsified (counterfeit) OxyContin 60mg tablets circulating in unregulated markets. Testing revealed these counterfeits contain no oxycodone; instead, they are contaminated with highly potent synthetic nitazenes, which carry an extreme risk of immediate lethal overdose. Only obtain this medication from a licensed, legitimate pharmacy Administration: Tablets must be swallowed whole with water. Never break, crush, chew, or dissolve them, as doing so destroys the extended-release mechanism, leading to a rapid, life-threatening release of the full opioid dose ("dose dumping Dosing Schedule: It is typically prescribed to be taken every 12 hours on a strict schedule, not on an "as needed" (prn) basis for mild or short-term pain. Black Box Risks: This medication carries severe risks of addiction, abuse, misuse, life-threatening respiratory depression, and severe neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome if used during pregnancy