How to Identify Darvocet

Darvocet is a prescription narcotic painkiller that has been available since 1957. It's used to relieve mild to moderate pain and contains Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene Napsylate. Darvocet is also sold under names including Balacet and Propacet, and many manufacturers provide generic versions of the drug. Darvocet is available as tablets, capsules and liquid suspension and comes in two strengths. Pills come in a wide range of colors. With so much variance in appearance, it's no wonder you may need help in identifying Darvocet.

Instructions

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  Use reference books. Books such as the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) can provide drug information and pictures.

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  Check out online resources such as National Institutions of Health, (NIH), or the FDA. http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/contactUs.cfm and http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDER/ucm082695.htm that provide contact information and personal assistance in identifying your pills.

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  Inspect the size and shape of the pill. Some Darvocet pills are round and some are oblong.

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  Look for scoring. Scoring is a means to cut the pill in half for a half dose. A line, a slight depression on one side of the pill means it is scored. Some generic Darvocet pills are scored.

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  Note the color of the pill. Darvocet comes in white, pink, bright pink, violet, orange, dark orange and red colored tablets and caplets.

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  Look for any identifying names on the pill. Drugs manufactured by the pharmaceutical companies like Lilly and Mylan will have their name inscribed on their pills. Generic drugs typically only have a number inscribed as their identifier.

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  Check the numbers on the pills. Lilly pills will have Lilly Darvocet-N 50, or Lilly Darvocet-N 100 inscribed on the pills. Mylan pills will have Mylan 1155 or Mylan 155 inscribed. Generic pills can display any of the following numbers: Darvocet-N 50, Darvocet-N 100, A500, 93-490, 93-890, V5111, V5112, V5113, V5114, GG100, M1721, M1772, 4980, A256, A261, R085, P500, P325, and perhaps more numbers exist.