Darvocet® (
propoxyphene/acetaminophen) is a prescription medication used to treat mild to moderate pain, with or without a fever. It contains two different medications,
acetaminophen (
Tylenol®) and propoxyphene napsylate (Darvon-N
®), and is classified as a controlled substance.
The medicine is used both for short-term pain (such as after a surgery or dental procedure) or for long-term pain control. Because it contains a narcotic, many healthcare providers like to limit Darvocet use to the shortest period of time possible.
Many prescription drugs are often used "
off-label" to treat conditions other than their approved uses. However, there are currently no universally accepted off-label Darvocet indications.
(Click Darvocet Uses for more information about Darvocet indications and to find out how this medication works for pain control.)
