Fioricet

Description

Butalbital and acetaminophen combination is a pain reliever and relaxant. It is used to treat tension headaches. Butalbital belongs to the group of medicines called barbiturates. Barbiturates act in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce their effects.

When you take butalbital for a long time, your body may get used to it so that larger amounts are needed to produce the same effects. This is called tolerance to the medicine. Also, butalbital may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) when it is used for a long time or in large doses. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking the medicine. In patients who get headaches, the first symptom of withdrawal may be new (rebound) headaches.

Some butalbital and acetaminophen combinations also contain caffeine. Caffeine may help to relieve headaches. However, caffeine can also cause physical dependence when it is used for a long time. This may lead to withdrawal (rebound) headaches when you stop taking it.

Butalbital and acetaminophen combination may also be used for other kinds of headaches or other kinds of pain as determined by your doctor.

These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription.

Common Brand Names:

Anolor 300

Dolgic LQ

Esgic

Esgic-Plus

Ezol

Fioricet

Geone

Margesic

Medigesic

Nonbac

Phrenilin

Phrenilin Forte

Acetaminophen

Actimol Children's

Actimol Infant

Atasol

Children's Acetaminophen

Children's Acetaminophen Bubble Gum Flavor

Children's Acetaminophen Cherry Flavor

Children's Acetaminophen Grape Flavor

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension Bubble Gum Flavor - Ages 2 To 11

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension Cherry Flavor

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension Grape Flavor - Ages 2 To 11

Children's Tylenol Bubble Gum Flavor