Chemical Name: BUTALBITAL (byoo-TAL-bi-tal), ACETAMINOPHEN (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen) and CAFFEINE (kaf-EEN)
Common uses
This medicine is an analgesic, barbiturate, and stimulant combination used to treat tension headaches.
Before Using
Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking anticoagulants, birth control
pills, corticosteroids, doxycycline, isoniazid, metronidazole,
quinidine, theophylline, or medicine for high blood pressure or heart
conditions (beta blockers). Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using
this medicine.
Directions
Follow the
directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from
heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using
it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for
your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO
NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than
prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended
dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may be
habit-forming. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using this medicine. This
medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. DO
NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE
DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this
medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your
ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. THIS
MEDICINE CONTAINS ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not take additional acetaminophen
for pain or fever without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask
your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines contain
acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If you drink
alcohol on a daily basis, do not take this medicine without first
discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with acetaminophen
may increase your risk for liver damage. Pain medications work best if
they are used as the first signs of pain (or first signs of migraine)
occur. If you wait until the pain has significantly worsened, the pain
medicine may not work as well. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN TAKING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS: this
medicine may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pills. To
prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control while you
are taking this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
SIDE
EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness,
dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if
your medicines interact with each other.
If you take too much
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting,
excessive sweating, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue, unusual
drowsiness or dizziness, lack of feeling alert, slow or shallow
breathing, cold or clammy skin, and loss of consciousness.
Additional information
IF
YOUR HEADACHE SYMPTOMS do not improve or if they become worse, contact
your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
