Darvon Compound
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Darvon Compound
(Generic versions may still be available.)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
This product is given orally. The usual dosage is 65 mg propoxyphene hydrochloride, 389 mg aspirin and 32.4 mg caffeine (one capsule) every 4 hours as needed for pain.
The maximum recommended dose of propoxyphene hydrochloride is 390 mg per day.
Consideration should be given to a reduced total daily dosage in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.
HOW SUPPLIED
Darvon® Compound 65 Pulvules® are available in:
The 65 mg parabolic-shaped capsules are imprinted with the script "Darvon Comp 65" on the opaque red body in axial print, using edible black ink.
There are available as follows:
Bottles of 100 NDC 66591-612-41
Bottles of 500 NDC 66591-612-51
Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Dispense with child-resistant closure (as required) and in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP
CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.
Darvon, Darvon-N, Darvocet-N are registered trademarks of aaiPharma LLC.
Darvocet is a trademark of aaiPharma Inc.
© 2003 aaiPharma LLC
Manufactured by:
AAI Development Services
An aaiPharma¨ Company
1726 North 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Manufactured for:
aaiPharama®
Wilmington, NC 28405
Last reviewed on RxList: 1/29/2005
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Darvon Compound Information
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