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What is Corbutyl

Corbutyl was withdrawn from the U.S. market in November 2010.
Propoxyphene is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.
Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever and a fever reducer that increases the effects of propoxyphene.
The combination of Corbutyl is used to relieve mild to moderate pain with or without fever.
Corbutyl may also be used for purposes not listed in Corbutyl guide.

Corbutyl side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

Less serious side effects include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Corbutyl dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Pain:

Acetaminophen-propoxyphene was voluntarily withdrawn from the US market by the manufacturer in November 2010 due to new data showing that the propoxyphene component can cause serious toxicity to the heart, even when used at therapeutic doses. The following dosage information applied to when ASA/caffeine/propoxyphene was available in the US:
1 to 2 tablets or
1 tablet (acetaminophen 325 mg/propoxyphene 100 mg)
1 tablet (acetaminophen 650 mg/propoxyphene 100 mg) or
1 tablet (acetaminophen 650 mg/propoxyphene 65 mg) or
1 tablet (acetaminophen 500 mg/propoxyphene 100 mg)
orally every 4 hours as needed.
The maximum recommended dose of propoxyphene napsylate is 600 mg/day and of propoxyphene HCl is 390 mg/day.

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StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
100 's $0.94
Parvon-N Dextropropoxyphene 32 mg, paracetamol 350 mg. CAP / 100 $0.94
PARVON-N Capsule/ Tablet / 32mg - 350mg (100 units) $1.13Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals
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Corbutyl - Frequently asked Questions

Can Corbutyl be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Corbutyl?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or propoxyphene.

Propoxyphene may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share this medication with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Do not use Corbutyl if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

To make sure you can safely take Corbutyl, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication is harmful to an unborn baby, but it could cause breathing problems or addiction/withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Corbutyl can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

What other drugs will affect Corbutyl?

Cold or allergy medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, antidepressants, or seizure medication can add to sleepiness caused by propoxyphene, or could slow your breathing. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines, or any other narcotic medications.

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:

This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with Corbutyl. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

How should I take Corbutyl?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver. Adults should not take more than 1 gram of acetaminophen per dose or 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, you should never use more than 2 grams (2000 mg) of acetaminophen per day.

Do not stop using Corbutyl suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Corbutyl.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Corbutyl. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Propoxyphene is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

Can Corbutyl be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Corbutyl be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Corbutyl, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Corbutyl. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology