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How to Take Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended adult dose is 1-2 tablets every 4 hours as needed for relief of pain. Do not exceed six 100/650 mg tablets or twelve 50/325 mg tablets in a 24-hour period. Other available dosages are propoxyphene/acetaminophen 65/650, 100/325 and 100/500 mg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with diarrhea, food poisoning, who are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene

Acetaminophen or paracetamol helps to treat fever, reduce mild to moderate pain and propoxyphene is a narcotic (sleep-inducing) analgesic prescribed for treating moderate to severe pain.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene

International :


Endocet, Darvocet-N 100, Darvocet A500, Dolene AP, Magnacet, Propacet, Narvox, Percocet, Perloxx, Primalev, Roxicet, Roxilox, Tylox,Trycet and Xolox. Withdrawn from US market.
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