Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine

This combination of drugs is used to relieve tension headaches. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

The combination of acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 4 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine exactly as directed. Do not take more than six tablets or capsules in 1 day. If you think that you need more to relieve your symptoms, call your doctor. This medication can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.

<p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

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drowsiness</li>
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upset stomach</li>
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vomiting</li>
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stomach pain</li>
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depression</li>
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lightheadedness</li>
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confusion</li></ul></p> <p></p> <p>If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

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skin rash</li>
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itching</li>
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difficulty breathing</li></ul>If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at <a href='http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch'>http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch</a>] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].</p>

Before taking acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), antidepressants, antihistamines, pain medications, sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and vitamins. Many nonprescription pain relievers contain acetaminophen. Too much of this drug can be harmful. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease, porphyria, or depression. you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.