Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet

Description

Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet is a pain relieving medicine. It is used in the treatment of various conditions such as muscle ache, back pain, joint pain, menstrual cramps, and toothache. Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sleepiness. If you experience any such side effects that do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms. Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Introduction

In Pain relief Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe pain in conditions like menstrual cramp, arthritis, headache and muscle aches. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain. Taking Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet will reduce discomfort associated with the above painful conditions and make you feel better. Take Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain relief.

Benefits

Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Dextropropoxyphene. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Dextropropoxyphene is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Even small doses of Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet can cause infant sleepiness and decreased/altered brain function. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CAUTION - Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with end stage kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Darvocet 650 mg/65 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.