Migraine and headache:
Indications for Butalbital/Acetaminophen:
Tension (or muscle contraction) headache.
Adult:
1–2 tabs every 4 hours; max 6 tabs daily.
Children:
Not recommended.
Contraindications:
Porphyria.
Warnings/Precautions:
Extended use: not recommended. Severe renal or hepatic impairment. Acute abdominal conditions. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Pharmacologic Class:
Barbiturate + analgesic.
Interactions:
Potentiated by alcohol, other CNS depressants, MAOIs. May cause false (+) urine test for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, dizziness, paradoxical excitement, rash; overdosage: respiratory depression, hepatotoxicity.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Phrenilin.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
Pricing for Butalbital/Acetaminophen
50mg/325mg
tablet
(Qty: 30)
Appx. price
$23
