Bucetin (

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, BAN) is an analgesic and

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that is no longer marketed. Chemically, it is similar to phenacetin with which it shares the risk of

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. Bucetin was withdrawn from use in 1986 due to renal toxicity.

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Analgesics Antipyretics Anilides Withdrawn drugs {{analgesic-stub

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