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Darvon is also found under the
following brand names: (Manufacturer) |
ALGAPHAN: (Efroze)
CO-CETAMOL: (Dr.Raza Pharma)
DISTALGESIC: (Lilly)
DARVIN: (Helicon)
DARVIN: (Pharmedic)
DARVIN: (Wilshire)
PROXYVON (Wockhardt) |
DARVIN: (Wilson's)
DISTALGESIC: (Lilly)
DRAPHENE: (Lisko)
DYPON: (Don Valley)
JALGESIC: (Irza)
XOVIN: (Unexolab) |
Important Information about Prescription
Drugs and Darvon Products
The Information below has been supplied by the pharmacy suppliers
for general information
purposes and is NOT intended to supplement or substitute the
expertise and judgment
of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to
indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective
for you.
Possible side effects of Darvon and
Depronal
Although side effects from acetaminophen and propoxyphene (propoxypene)
are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe
or do not go away: dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, upset
stomach, vomiting,
constipation, stomach pain, rash, difficulty urinating.
WARNING:
Propoxyphene in high doses, taken by itself or in combination with
other drugs,
has been associated with drug-related deaths.
Do not take propoxyphene in combination with other drugs that
cause drowsiness:
alcohol, tranquilizers, sleep aids, antidepressant drugs, or
antihistamines. Do not take
a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than
your doctor tells you to.
Uses of Darvocet/Darvon
This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain.
The drug also will help treat fever. This medication is sometimes
prescribed for other uses.
How To Take Darvocet
The combination of acetaminophen and propoxyphene comes as a tablet
to take by mouth.
It usually is taken every 4 hours as needed. Follow the
directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part
you do not understand.
Take acetaminophen and propoxyphene exactly as directed.
Propoxyphene can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose,
take it more often,
or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
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