Butalbital Information:
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement,
not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BUTALBITAL / ACETAMINOPHEN / CAFFEINE - ORAL (byou-TAL-bih-tall/uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen/kaff-EEN)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Esgic, Fioricet
USES: This medication is a pain reliever and
sedative. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain
and tension headaches.
HOW TO USE: To prevent upset stomach, take this
medication with food or milk. Pain medications work
best in preventing pain before it occurs. Once the pain
becomes intense, the medication is not as effective
in relieving it. Take this as prescribed. Do not increase
your dose or take it more frequently without your doctor's
approval.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause lightheadedness, dizziness,
drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances
the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform
your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop:
a rapid/ irregular heartbeat. An allergic reaction to
this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention
if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history,
especially of: serious liver disease, alcohol or narcotic
dependence, emotional/mental conditions, heart disease
(arrhythmias, recent MI), stomach/intestinal ulcers,
any allergies. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with
acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
To prevent oversedation, avoid using alcohol and other
sedative type medications while taking this. This drug
may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in
activities requiring alertness such as driving or using
machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages. This medication
contains caffeine. Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated
beverages while taking this medication as excessive
nervousness and irritability can occur. This medication
should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Small amounts of this medication appear in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription
and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of:
"blood thinners" Tell your doctor or pharmacist
of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may
use that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep
(e.g., sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs
(e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine),
psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as
chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline),
anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants,
antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).
Because this medication contains acetaminophen, check
with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medications
containing acetaminophen which is commonly found in
nonprescription pain relievers and cough-and-cold products.
Read labels carefully to check ingredients. This drug
may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control
pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control
with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, unusual drowsiness,
lack of feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold
or clammy skin, loss of consciousness, dark urine, stomach
pain, and extreme fatigue.
NOTES: Do not share this product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as
soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time
for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store Butalbital at room temperature
away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the
bathroom.
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