In the
United States, dextropropoxyphene HCl is available as a prescription formulation with
acetaminophen in ratio anywhere from 30mg / 600mg to 100mg / 650mg, respectively. These are usually named "Darvocet." On the other hand, "Darvon" is a pure Propoxyphene preparation available in the U.S. that does not contain acetaminophen. In Australia, dextropropoxyphene is available on prescription, both as a combined product (32.5mg dextropropoxyphene per 325mg acetaminophen) known as either "Di-gesic", "Capadex", or "Paradex," and in pure form (100mg capsules) known as "Doloxene". Propoxyphene drug test cassette device pipette testing for propoxyphene in urine metabolites. Detects PPX in a urine drug test device.
