You are still taking a narcotic. The only difference is it must be taken orally as any other way doesnt work. Still does a number on your brain and body.
From what I read, they are the same as a Percocet (oxycodone immediate release) except they have had a polymer added when manufactured. This is suppose to deter abuse because they cannot be crushed (too hard) and they cannot be liquifiedf for iv abuse because they turn into a gel like substance.
It seems they are a recently FDA approved form of oxycodone manufactured with an abuse deterrent in them. The pain relief should be the same.