| Darvon
Information
Darvon Common Uses:
This medicine is an analgesic combination used to relieve
pain.
How to use Darvon:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. This medicine may come with a patient information leaflet.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions you may have
about this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it
upsets your stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A
DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking it regularly, take it as
soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take
2 doses at once.
Darvon
Cautions:
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer
than prescribed may be habit-forming. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are
using this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects of
alcohol and other depressants. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR
DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you
react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other
medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to
perform other potentially dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS
ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not take additional acetaminophen for pain or
fever without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your
pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines contain
acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If you drink
alcohol on a daily basis, do not take this medicine without first
discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with
acetaminophen may increase your risk for liver damage. BEFORE YOU
BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN:
IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the
benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your
doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Darvon
Possible Side Effects:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness,
drowsiness, lightheadedness, constipation, nausea, or vomiting. If
they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH
YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience rash or itching.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist. |