Acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine
Generic name: acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine [ a-SEET-a-MIN-o-fen, bue-TAL-bi-tal, KAF-een, and-KOE-deen ]
Brand names: Fioricet with Codeine, Phrenilin with Caffeine and Codeine
Dosage form: oral capsule (300 mg-50 mg-40 mg-30 mg; 325 mg-50 mg-40 mg-30 mg)
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations
What is this acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine?
Codeine is an opioid pain medication. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever. Butalbital is a barbiturate. Caffeine is a stimulant.
Acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches.
Acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 12 years old, or anyone under 18 who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, or codeine, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
porphyria; or
if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
breathing problems, sle...
