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Treats tension headaches. This medicine contains a barbiturate.
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Fioricet, Geone, Tenake, Esgic, Margesic, Medigesic, Pacaps, Anolor 300, Zebutal, Esgic-Plus, Dolgic LQ, Dolgic Plus, Nonbac, Repan |
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Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine
Fioricet, Geone, Tenake, Esgic, Margesic, Medigesic, Pacaps, Anolor 300, Zebutal, Esgic-Plus, Dolgic LQ, Dolgic Plus, Nonbac, Repan
Uses
Treats tension headaches. This medicine contains a barbiturate.
Storage
- Store the medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
- You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet, Capsule, Liquid.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.It is not safe to use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) of acetaminophen in one day (24 hours).
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
If this medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food or milk.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Extreme weakness, shallow breathing, fast or slow heartbeat, sweating, cold or clammy skin
Lightheadedness or fainting
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper stomach
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Yellow skin or eyes, dark-colored urine or pale stools
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had allergic reactions to acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or butalbital, or if you have porphyria.
Missed Dose
- If you are taking this medicine on a regular schedule and you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a stomach disorder.
This medicine may be habit-forming.
- If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not take more than your prescribed dose.
- Call your doctor for instructions.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy.
- Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
- Acetaminophen may affect the results of certain medical tests.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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