Warnings


What may interact with Butalbital, Acetaminophen?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-alcohol
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-any medicine that contains acetaminophen
-barbiturates like phenobarbital
-female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-medicines for pain
-medicines for sleep
-muscle relaxants
-other narcotic medicines
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Butalbital, Acetaminophen?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-drug abuse or addiction
-if you often drink alcohol
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-porphyria
-an unusual or allergic reaction to butalbital, acetaminophen, or other barbiturates, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Butalbital, Acetaminophen?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your pain does not go away, if it gets worse, or if you have new or a different type of pain. You may develop tolerance to the medicine. Tolerance means that you will need a higher dose of the medicine for pain relief. Tolerance is normal and is expected if you take the medicine for a long time.
Do not suddenly stop taking your medicine because you may develop a severe reaction. Your body becomes used to the medicine. This does NOT mean you are addicted. Addiction is a behavior related to getting and using a drug for a non-medical reason. If you have pain, you have a medical reason to take pain medicine. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. If your doctor wants you to stop the medicine, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Do not take other medicines that contain acetaminophen with this medicine. Always read labels carefully. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too much acetaminophen get medical help right away. Too much acetaminophen can be very dangerous and cause liver damage. Even if you do not have symptoms, it is important to get help right away.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Selling or giving away this medicine is dangerous and against the law.
This medicine may cause accidental overdose and death if it taken by other adults, children, or pets. Mix any unused medicine with a substance like cat litter or coffee grounds. Then throw the medicine away in a sealed container like a sealed bag or a coffee can with a lid. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep your medicine container closed tightly.