Fioricet is used to treat tension headaches. The generic version of Fioricet is acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine.
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Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine (Generic Fioricet )- 50/325/40 mg- 90 Tabs | $169 | free | $169 | Buy |
Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine (Generic Fioricet )- 50/325/40 mg- 120 Tabs | $199 | free | $199 | Buy |
Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine (Generic Fioricet )- 50/325/40 mg- 180 Tabs | $229 | free | $229 | Buy |
White Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine (Generic Fioricet )- 50/325/40 mg- 180 Tabs | $239 | free | $239 | Buy |
Blue Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine (Generic Fioricet )- 50/325/40 mg- 180 Tabs | $239 | free | $239 | Buy |
Fioricet Overview
BRAND NAMES:
- Capacet, Esgic, Fioricet, Vanatol LQ, Vanatol S, Vtol LQ, Zebutal, Zebutal
Generic Names:
- Butalbital-Apap-Caffeine
Uses:
- Treats headaches.
Therapeutic Classes:
- Analgesic, Butalbital/Acetaminophen Combination
Forms:
- Capsule, Liquid, Tablet
How it’s taken:
- Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. If the medicine upsets your stomach, take the medicine with food or milk. Do not take more than you are told to take. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What Form(s) Does Fioricet Come In?
- Capsule
- Liquid
- Tablet
What are Common Fioricet Doses?
- Capsule 50-300-40MG
Common Fioricet Prescriptions
- Fioricet – 50-300-40mg Capsule
How to Take Fioricet
- Take your medicine as directed. Do not use more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
- This medicine is not for long-term use.
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- This medicine is not for long-term use.
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Take your medicine as directed. Do not use more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Fioricet Contraindications
- This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, butalbital, or caffeine, or if you have porphyria.
Fioricet Warnings
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol or drug addiction.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver damageSerious skin reactions
- This medicine contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Fioricet Interactions
- Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI).
- Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
- Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver, and alcohol can increase this risk.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Fioricet Side Effects
Serious Side Effects
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Extreme dizziness or weakness, trouble breathing, slow heartbeat, seizures, and cold, clammy skin
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- breathing problems
- confusion
- feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
- redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- seizure
- stomach pain
- yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome)
- constipation
- nausea, vomiting
Less Serious Side Effects
- Mild nausea or vomiting
- Sleepiness, tiredness