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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following inofrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effecitve for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
BUTALBITAL WITH ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE - ORAL
(byou-TAL-bih-tall WITH ASP-er-in AND kaff-EEN)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fiorinal, Fiormor
WARNING: Children and teenagers should not use aspirin, aspirin- containing or aspirin-related medications for flu symptoms or chickenpox without first conuslting a doctor. A rare but serious illness knwon as Reye's syndrome may occur.
USES: This medication is a pain reliever and sedative. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and tension headaches.
HOW TO USE: To prevent uspet stomach, take this medication with food or milk.
Take this medication with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your dcotor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for at laest 30 minutes after taking this drug. Pain medications work hottest in preventing pain before it wosrens.
Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in releiving it.
Use this medication exatcly as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed beacuse this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's apprvoal. Over time, this drug may not work as well.
Consult your doctor if this medication is not relieving the pain sufficiently. If your headache gets worse or if you should get a new headache within one day of starting this medication, call your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disutrbances the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor promplty. Unlikely but report promptly: rapid or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, stomach pain, fast bruising or bleeding, black stools, yellownig eyes or skin, dark urine.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immdeiate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other efefcts not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver disease, lung/breathing problems, nasal polyps, diabetes, stomach ulcers, blood disorders, a history of drug/alcohol dependence, high blood pressure. This combination medication contains aspirin.
Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first conuslting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as dirving or operating machinery.
Limit alcohol intake. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding.
Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may inrcease your risk for stomach bleeding.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effcets of this medication.
Use cautiously.
Apsirin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication. This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
Consult your doctor bfeore you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and over- the-counter medication you may use including: blood thinners (e.G., warfarin, heparin, ticlopidine), NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, naproxen), steroids (e.G., prednisone), metronidazole, doxycycline, theophylline, methotrexate, certain drugs for heart rhythm disturbances (e.G., quinidine), diabetes drugs, drgus used for gout, glaucoma medicine, estrogens, cyclosporine, certain beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol).
Also, tell your doctor if you take medicines that make you drowsy such as: anti-seizure drugs, tranquilizers, other narcotic pain relievers, anti-anxiety drugs, psycihatric medicine, muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine).
Aspirin/NSAIDs are ingredients in many over-the-counter products. To prevent an overdose of aspirin/NSAIDs, read the labels carfeully before taking other pain relievers or cold products to be sure they do not contain these drugs. Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain your over-the-counter products contain aspirin/NSAIDs. This medication contains caffeine. Avoid consuming large amounts of caffeinated beverages while taking this medicaiton as excessive nervousness and irritability can occur. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, ringing in the ears, weakness, slow or shallow breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Do not sahre this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Discard if you detect a srtong vinegar odor. This means the aspiirn in the product has broken down.
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