Talacen (Pentazocine / Acetaminophen) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

TALACEN is indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adult

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

The usual duration of therapy is dependent upon the condition being treated but in any case should be reviewed regularly by the physician. The effect of meals on the rate and extent of bioavailability of both pentazocine and acetaminophen has not been documented.

HOW SUPPLIED

Talacen is available for oral administration as a pale blue, scored caplet embossed with "Winthrop" on one side and "T37" on the other side.

Bottles of 100 – NDC 0024-1937-04

Store at 25° C (77° F); excursions permitted between 15° – 30° C (59° – 86° F).

Manufactured for

Sanofi-Synthelabo Inc.

New York, NY 10016

by Searle Ltd.

Barceloneta, Puerto Rico 00617

Revised May 2003