OxyContin OC 5mg Tablets: Safety Information OxyContin (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) is a powerful prescription opioid analgesic. The 5mg tablet is an extended-release formulation used for the management of moderate to severe pain requiring around-the-clock treatment. 1. 🧪 Drug Profile Generic Name: Oxycodone hydrochloride Formulation: Extended-release (ER) tablet designed to release medication slowly over 12 hours. Potency: Oxycodone is approximately 1.5 times stronger than morphine. [...]