Distalgesicn.
/dɪstalˈdʒiːzɪk/ Pharmacology.
A proprietary name for a brand of pain-killer containing paracetamol and propoxyphene in tablet form.
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acetylsalicylic acid1873
acetophenetidin1888
exalgin1889
pyramidon1898
aspirin1899
phenazone1899
Veganin1926
Trilene1935
Demerol1940
pethidine1942
Tridione1944
amidone1946
meperidine1947
methadone1947
Physeptone1947
Butazolidin1951
phenylbutazone1952
opioid1955
Panadol1955
propoxyphene1955
Tylenol1956
acetaminophen1957
paracetamol1957
Distalgesic1958
oxycodone1958
Sernyl1958
morphinomimetic1959
phencyclidine1959
levorphanol1960
mefenamic acid1962
pentazocine1964
Talwin1965
ibuprofen1967
nalbuphine1969
naproxen1971
phy1971
Nurofen1982
1958 Trade Marks Jrnl. 30 July 767/2 Distalgesic... Pharmaceutical preparations for treating algesic conditions. The Distillers Company (Biochemicals) Limited.
1967 Martindale's Extra Pharmacopoeia (ed. 25) 793 Distalgesic (Dista Products), tablets each containing dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride 32·5 mg. and paracetamol 325 mg. For the relief of pain.
1976 P. Parish Medicines II. xxvii 179 Dextropropoxyphene has effects and uses similar to codeine. It is slightly less effective and is usually given in combination with other pain relievers by the mouth — for example, with paracetamol (as in Distalgesic).
1980 Daily Tel. 26 June 3/4 When the bullying got on top of him Pte James Darkin, stationed at Simpson Barracks, Wooton, Northampton, took a dose of distalgesic.
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