Generic name: acetaminophen and butalbital [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-bue-TAL-bi-tal ]
Brand names: Allzital, Bupap, Phrenilin, Triaprin, Phrenilin Forte,
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Dosage forms: oral capsule (300 mg-50 mg); oral tablet (300 mg-50 mg; 325 mg-25 mg; 325 mg-50 mg)
Drug class:Analgesic combinations
What is acetaminophen and butalbital?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Butalbital is a barbiturate. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.
Acetaminophen and butalbital is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches. acetaminophen and butalbital is not for treating headaches that come and go.
Acetaminophen and butalbital may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Acetaminophen and butalbital may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use acetaminophen and butalbital if you are allergic to ac