Propoxyphene/Acetaminophen

Propoxyphene/acetaminophen is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It is a combination product that contains a narcotic and a pain reliever commonly found in over-the-counter drugs. The medication comes in tablet form and is taken every four hours as needed for pain. It is classified as a controlled substance and has the potential to be abused.

Propoxyphene/Acetaminophen Drug Information

What Is Propoxyphene/Acetaminophen?

Propoxyphene/acetaminophen (Darvocet^®) is a prescription medication approved to treat mild to moderate pain, with or without a fever. It contains two different medications -- propoxyphene napsylate (Darvon-N^®) and acetaminophen (Tylenol^®). There are actually three different types of propoxyphene/acetaminophen, including:

(Click What Is Propoxyphene/Acetaminophen Used For? for more information, including possible off-label uses.)

Potential Side Effects

As with any medicine, propoxyphene/acetaminophen can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes the drug will have problems. Most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.

Common side effects of propoxyphene/acetaminophen include, but are not limited to:

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Nausea
Vomiting.

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