Benefits of Darvocet

Darvocet^® (propoxyphene/acetaminophen) is a prescription medicine licensed for relieving mild to moderate pain, with or without a fever. It comes in tablet form and is typically taken every four hours as needed for pain.

There are many benefits of Darvocet. One of the active ingredients in the medication (propoxyphene) is a mild, centrally acting, narcotic pain reliever. "Centrally acting" means that it works in the central nervous system (the spinal cord and brain). Propoxyphene is chemically related to methadone.

The other active ingredient in Darvocet is acetaminophen (commonly known as "APAP"). It is a pain reliever and fever reducer commonly found in non-prescription medications such as Tylenol^®. Adding acetaminophen to propoxyphene increases the effectiveness for relieving pain and also provides fever-reducing effects.

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