Drug InteractionsĪlthough 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. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine combination. GeriatricĪppropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine combination in the elderly. Safety and efficacy have not been established. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.Īppropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine combination in children younger than 12 years of age.
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Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies This is a decision you and your doctor will make. In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This product is available in the following dosage forms: This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This may lead to withdrawal (rebound) headaches when you stop taking it. However, caffeine can also cause physical dependence when it is used for a long time. It has also been used for migraine headaches. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.Ĭaffeine is a CNS stimulant that is used with pain relievers to increase their effect.
Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. When butalbital is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. But acetaminophen may cause other unwanted effects when taken in large doses, including liver damage. It does not become habit-forming when taken for a long time. Barbiturates act in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce their effects.Īcetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in patients. Butalbital belongs to the group of medicines called barbiturates.
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