Propoxyphene/acetaminophen is a prescription drug used for relieving mild to moderate pain. This eMedTV segment explains how the medication works, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Common side effects of propoxyphene/acetaminophen include nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. This eMedTV resource lists other common side effects and describes some of the problems that may require medical attention.
As this eMedTV segment explains, propoxyphene/acetaminophen is used for treating mild to moderate pain in people ages 12 and older. This article discusses the drug's uses in more detail and explains how this medication works for pain relief.
The recommended propoxyphene/acetaminophen dosage is one tablet every four hours as needed for pain. This eMedTV resource also provides dosing guidelines for the other two types of this medication and offers tips on taking this drug.
Alcohol, warfarin, and certain beta blockers may cause drug interactions with propoxyphene/acetaminophen. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may cause a negative interaction and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
It is generally recommended to avoid using propoxyphene/acetaminophen while pregnant. This eMedTV page contains more precautions and warnings with propoxyphene/acetaminophen, including important information on who should not use this medication.
