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Propoxyphene (proe pox' i feen)

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Other names: Darvocet A500 , Darvocet-N 100 , Darvocet-N 50 , Darvon Compound-65 Pulvules | More

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Why is this medication prescribed?

Propoxyphene is used to relieve mild to moderate pain.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How should this medication be used?

Propoxyphene comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid 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 propoxyphene exactly as directed.

Propoxyphene can be habit-forming.

Shake the liquid well before each use.

Other names

Darvocet A500® (as a combination product containing Propoxyphene Napsylate and Acetaminophen)
Darvocet-N® 100 (as a combination product containing Propoxyphene Napsylate and Acetaminophen)
Darvocet-N® 50 (as a combination product containing Propoxyphene Napsylate and Acetaminophen)
Darvon® Compound-65 Pulvules®
Darvon® Pulvules®

Darvon-N®
E-Lor®
PC-CAP®
Propocet® 100 (as a combination product containing Propoxyphene Napsylate and Acetaminophen)
Wygesic®

Last Revised January 04, 2003

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