Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your … Read more
US Brand Name Anolor 300 Dolgic LQ Esgic Esgic-Plus Ezol Fioricet Geone Margesic Medigesic Nonbac Pacaps Repan Descriptions Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine combination is used to relieve symptoms of tension (or muscle contraction) headaches. BUTALBITAL; ACETAMINOPHEN; CAFFEINE (byoo TAL bi tal; a set a MEE noe fen; KAF een) treats tension headaches. It works by … Read more
Fioricet capsules contain a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow. Fioricet … Read more
Uses of Fioricet Fioricet is primarily prescribed for the treatment of tension headaches. It is also sometimes used off-label for migraines, although its efficacy in treating migraines is less well-documented compared to other medications. Tension Headaches A study comparing Fioricet to acetaminophen with codeine and placebo found that Fioricet was significantly more effective in relieving … Read more
Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine combination is used to relieve symptoms of tension (or muscle contraction) headaches. Butalbital belongs to the group of medicines called barbiturates. Barbiturates act in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce their effects. Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in patients. It does not become habit-forming when taken … Read more
Fioricet with Codeine is supplied in capsule form for oral administration. Each capsule contains: Butalbital, USP ………………. 50 mg Acetaminophen, USP ……………….300 mg Caffeine, USP ……………….40 mg Codeine Phosphate, USP ……………….30 mg Tolerance and addiction may also occur with butalbital. Tolerance means that a person needs more of the medication to achieve headache relief. Addiction … Read more
The Fioricet generic name is acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine. Butalbital/acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Butapap among others, is a combination medication used to treat tension headaches and migraine headaches. It contains butalbital, a barbiturate and paracetamol (acetaminophen), an analgesic. Versions also containing caffeine are sold under the brand name Fioricet among others. It is taken by mouth. … Read more
It is very important that your doctor check your progress while you or your child are taking this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. This medicine may be habit-forming. If you or your child feel that the … Read more
Along with its needed effects, acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine: More common Lightheadedness shortness of breath Incidence not known … Read more