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CHEMICAL NAME
ACETAMINOPHEN-BUTALBITAL-CAFFEINE.
INDICATIONS
ACETAMINOPHEN-BUTALBITAL-CAFFEINE (Fioricet, Esgic, Endolor, and others) is a combination product used to treat certain types of headaches and migraines as well as mild to moderate pain. Federal law prohibits the transfer of acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with any one else. Generic acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine tablets and capsules are available.
DIRECTIONS
Take acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a drink of water. If acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Do not share this medicine with anyone.
SIDE EFFECTS
bone tenderness,changes in behavior, mood, or mental ability,seizures,difficulty breathing or shortness of breath,eye problems, very small or enlarged centers to the eyes,fever, sore throat
hallucinations,lightheadedness or fainting spells,redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth,skin rash, itching, hives
slow or fast heartbeat,swelling of the face or lips,unusual bleeding or bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin,unusual tiredness or weakness
yellowing of skin or eyes. Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):confusion, agitation,trembling,increased frequency passing urine,constipation,clumsiness, unsteadiness, or a "hang-over" effect
&bulldifficulty sleeping or nightmares,drowsiness, dizziness,headache,irritability, nervousness,nausea or vomiting.
PRECAUTIONS
After taking acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine you may get a residual hangover effect that leaves you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine affects you. To reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine. Alcohol can increase possible damage to your liver and can increase possible unpleasant effects. Acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine can stop birth control pills (oral contraceptives) from working properly. Use another method of birth control while you are taking acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine. If you have been taking caffeine or butalbital on a regular basis, you can get withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking them. Symptoms include tiredness, dizziness, headache, anxiety, or nervousness. Try to avoid foods and drinks that contain caffeine while taking acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
INFORMATION
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
NOTES
The above 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 the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before taking the product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also, tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
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