Fioricet
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Butalbital is habit-forming and potentially abusable. Consequently, the extended use of Fioricet is not recommended.
Legal Issues
There is currently no legal information available for this drug.
FDA Safety Alerts
There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.
Manufacturer Warnings
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
Fioricet (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets, USP) is indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache.
Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of Fioricet in the treatment of multiple recurrent headaches is unavailable. Caution in this regard is required because butalbital is habit-forming and potentially abusable.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
Fioricet (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets, USP) is supplied in tablet form for oral administration.
Each tablet contains the following active ingredients:
butalbital USP . . . . . . . . . .50 mg
acetaminophen USP . . . . 325 mg
caffeine USP . . . . . . . . . . .40 mg
Butalbital (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid), is a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate. It has the following structural formula:
C11H16N2O3 Mol. wt. 224.26
Acetaminophen (4´-hydroxyacetanilide), is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:
C8H9NO2 Mol. wt. 151.16
Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), is a central nervous system stimulant. It has the following structural formula:
C8H10N4O2 Mol. wt. 194.19
Inactive Ingredients: crospovidone, FD&C Blue #1 (aluminum lake), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid.
Sources
Fioricet Manufacturers
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Cardinal Health
![Fioricet (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, And Caffeine) Tablet [Cardinal Health]](/wp-content/themes/bootstrap/assets/img/loading2.gif)
Fioricet | Cardinal Health
One or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets.
Extended and repeated use of Fioricet is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.
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Watson Pharma, Inc.
Fioricet | Watson Pharma, Inc.
One or 2 capsules every 4 hours. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 capsules.
Extended and repeated use of this combination product is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.
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Rx Pak Division Of Mckesson Corporation
Fioricet | Rx Pak Division Of Mckesson Corporation
1 or 2 capsules every 4 hours as needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 capsules.
Extended and repeated use of this product is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.
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Watson Pharma, Inc.
Fioricet | Watson Pharma, Inc.
One or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets.
Extended and repeated use of Fioricet is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.
![Fioricet (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, And Caffeine) Capsule [Watson Pharma, Inc.]](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=df9801fc-03fe-41da-a6b3-0f76788217c9&name=df9801fc-03fe-41da-a6b3-0f76788217c9-06.jpg)
![Fioricet (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, And Caffeine) Capsule [Rx Pak Division Of Mckesson Corporation]](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=5d248332-87ff-45c2-be92-e9e8386a4749&name=5d248332-87ff-45c2-be92-e9e8386a4749-05.jpg)
![Fioricet (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, And Caffeine) Tablet [Watson Pharma, Inc.]](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=a03276eb-d435-4159-9cc8-70c2ed132882&name=fioricet-tablet-5.jpg)
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