Darvon
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Darvon is given orally. The usual dosage is 65 mg propoxyphene hydrochloride every 4 hours as needed for pain. The maximum recommended dose of propoxyphene hydrochloride is 390 mg/day.
Consideration should be given to a reduced total daily dosage in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.
HOW SUPPLIED
Darvon ® Pulvules ® are available in:
65 mg capsules with opaque pink body and cap, imprinted with the script "Darvon"
on the body, in edible black ink.
They are available as follows:
Bottles of 100 NDC 66479-510-10
Storage: Store at 20º to 25º C (68º to 77º F ) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
© 2006
Marketed by: Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc., Newport, KY 41071
REV. 02-2006
FDA rev date: 8/1/2002
Generic Name: Propoxyphene
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