Black Cohosh and Darvon

• Generic Name: black cohosh
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Black cohosh is taken by some people to help with signs of menopause, like hot flashes.

• Generic Name: propoxyphene
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Darvon, Darvon-N, PP-Cap

Darvocet (acetaminophen and propoxyphene) was withdrawn from the U.S. market in November 2010.

Darvocet contains a combination of propoxyphene and acetaminophen. 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.

Darvocet is used to relieve mild to moderate pain with or without fever.

Darvocet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.