Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine Medication Information

Get detailed information on Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine

Pronunciation : (a set a mee' noe fen) (byoo tal' bi tal) (kaf' een)

ICD Code : Y45.8 Therapeutic Classification : Analgesics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine

India :

Dolopar.

International :

DDolgic Plus, Esgic-Plus, Esgic, Fioricet, Anolor 300, Cephadyn, Esgic-Plus,Orbivan CF

Why is Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine Prescribed? (Indications)

Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine combination are used to treat a tension headache caused due to muscle contractions.

This combination also helps in reducing fever, mild to moderate pain, and improves blood flow by relaxing muscle contractions.

When should Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine?

1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets. The dose is based on the medical condition and response to therapy.

How should Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine be taken?

It comes as a tablet, capsule and solution to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver problems, a certain enzyme disorder (porphyria), severe kidney problems, severe heart diseases, lung or respiratory tract diseases, sleeping disorders, alcohol dependence, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption; otherwise it may cause liver damage.

• It may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills; take additional measures for birth control.

• Do not use this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days.

What are the side effects of Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine?

Most Common - Drowsiness, lightheadedness, tremor, dizziness, sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Central Nervous System - Headache, shaky feeling, tingling, agitation, fainting, fatigue, heavy eyelids, high energy, hot spells, numbness, sluggishness, intoxicated feeling and seizures.
Gastrointestinal - Difficulty in swallowing, loss of appetite, flatulence, constipation and dry mouth.
Heart - Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, heartburn.
Musculoskeletal - Leg pain and muscle weakness.
Genitourinary - Increased urination, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Miscellaneous - Itching, earache, nasal congestion, ringing in the ear and allergic reactions.