The medicine is used to treat mild to moderate pain, with or without a fever. It contains two different medications,
acetaminophen (
Tylenol®) and propoxyphene napsylate (Darvon-N
®). Darvocet is used both for short-term pain (such as after a surgery or dental procedure) and 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.
Darvocet has not been adequately studied in children under 12 years of age and is, therefore, not recommended for this age group.
(Click Darvocet Uses for more information on what Darvocet is used for, to find out how the medicine works, and to learn about any possible off-label uses for the drug.)
