Darvocet Oral

Darvocet^® (propoxyphene/acetaminophen) is a prescription pain medication specifically approved for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It contains a narcotic and is classified as a controlled substance. Darvocet oral tablets are available in three different strengths, including:

Darvocet-N 50 -- 50 mg of propoxyphene napsylate and 325 mg of acetaminophen
Darvocet-N 100 -- 100 mg of propoxyphene napsylate and 650 mg of acetaminophen
Darvocet A500 -- 100 mg of propoxyphene napsylate and 500 mg of acetaminophen.

The narcotic component of the medication (propoxyphene) works in the central nervous system. It is chemically related to methadone. The other active ingredient in Darvocet is acetaminophen, 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 properties.

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