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No, Darvocet* is a brand name* * for a propoxyphene compounded drug. It is a controlled substance, available legally only by prescription.
A lot of physicians just wont presecribe it at all because it is highly adictive. And many say that it just does not do the job, and that better products with fewer possible consequences are available. (Still it is a steady producer for Eli Lilly; all physicians are not in agreement.)
Propoxyphene is related to codeine and hydrocodone, but it is not the same.
*Darvocet is a product belonging to Eli Lilly and Company. It contains other substances than just propoxyphene; it comes in various doses, sizes and shapes. See the link discussing Darvocet and associates.
** Darvocet and several combinations are brand names of Eli Lilly. Propoxyphene is a generic drug; however, Darvocet is a particular product, with a particular shape, combination and packaging. Darvocet and its variations belongs to Eli Lilly and Company.
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Does Darvocet have codeine in it?
No Darvocet (acetaminophen and propoxyphene) does not contain codeine. Darvocet is not known as percocet, (percocet is oxycodone) and is also a 1/4 of the strength of codeine. It is also more closely related to Demerol then codeine. It would take 2 darvocet 100 to even match the strength of one hydrocodone.
Does propox contain codeine?
If you are asking about the drug propoxyphene, the answer is no, there is no codeine in this product and there should also be no cross allergies if you have a history of a codeine allergy. Common brand names for this drug are Darvon and Darvocet.
Can baclofen be taken with hydrocodone?
Baclofen used for muscle spasms does contain codeine.
Which is stronger hydrocodone or hydrocodone bitrate?
When "hydrocodone" is in a medication, it is most often in the form of hydrocodone bitartrate-- it is just usually referred to as simply "hydrocodone", so they are the same thing. Much like morphine sulfate is generally just referred to as "morphine" and codeine phosphate as "codeine"... they are the most common forms (salts) of each narcotic painkiller.
Which is safer hydrocodone or codeine sulfate?
Hydrocodone is an extract of codeine, so they are the same. You just have to take more hydrocodone
Does codeine have hydrocodone in it?
No. Hydrocodone and Codeine are two separate drugs with different chemical makeups.
How many mg of codeine does hydrocodone 5 contain?
They are two different types of narcotic pain reliever.
Is lortab and tyl with codine the same and will it show up as the same thing on the drug test?
No, they are not. They both contain a narcotic analgesic combined with the nonnarcotic analgesic acetaminophen (Tylenol). Lortab contain hydrocodone and acetaminophen and Tylenol #3 contain codeine and acetaminophen. A drug test would screen for both codeine and hydrocodone.
Are Vicodin and Codeine related?
The opioid analgesic Hydrocodone is present in Vicodin and that Hydrocodone is related to Codeine.
Does hydrocodan contain codiene?
No, Hydrocodone 5mg Acetamin (325gm) contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen (paracetamol). Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid, originally synthesized from codeine (now sometimes synthesized from thebaine).
Does hydrocodon contain codeine?
Yes - hydrocodone (also called Vicodine) is simply a small does of codeine and a standard full-strength dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen) in one pill. It was called "Tylenol 3" back in the day.
Should you take Darvocet if you have had your colon removed?
Yes, Darvocet (propoxyphene) can be used as an analgesic after surgical procedures. However, most studies on analgesic potency indicate that codeine-containing products (as Tylenol #3) or hydrocodone products (Lortab, Vicodin) are more effective at pain control.
