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Pentazocine and Acetaminophen (Pentazocine Hydrochloride / Acetaminophen) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Pentazocine and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adult

The usual adult dose is 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed for pain relief, up to a maximum of 6 tablets per day.

Discontinuation

Due to the potential for withdrawal symptoms associated with abrupt discontinuation, consideration should be given to tapering patients off pentazocine and acetaminophen tablets after prolonged periods of treatment with pentazocine and acetaminophen tablets (See  PRECAUTIONS, Drug Abuse and Dependence ).

HOW SUPPLIED

Pentazocine and Acetaminophen Tablets, 25 mg base/650 mg are light aqua, capsule-shaped, scored tablets, debossed 396 to the left of the score, 25 over 650 to the right of the score and WATSON on the reverse side supplied in bottles of 100.

Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.

Manufactured by:
Watson Laboratories, Inc.
Corona, CA 92880 USA

Distributed by:
Watson Pharma, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA        

Revised: August 2013                                                                                                             190181-3

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