Vtol LQ
Generic name:butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine
Dosage form: oral syrup
Drug class:Analgesic combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2020.
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Warning
HEPATOTOXICITY
ACETAMINOPHEN HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH CASES OF ACUTE LIVER FAILURE, AT TIMES RESULTING IN LIVER TRANSPLANT AND DEATH. MOST OF THE CASES OF LIVER INJURY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF ACETAMINOPHEN AT DOSES THAT EXCEED 4000 MILLIGRAMS PER DAY, AND OFTEN INVOLVE MORE THAN ONE ACETAMINOPHEN-CONTAINING PRODUCT.
Vtol LQ Description
Vtol LQ™ (butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine) is supplied in liquid form for oral administration.
Each 15 mL contains:
Butalbital USP.....50 mg
Warning: May be habit-forming.
Acetaminophen USP.....325 mg
Caffeine USP.....40 mg
Alcohol .....7.368%
In addition, this drug product contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid, ethyl maltol, liquid glucose, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution, sucrose, with FD&C yellow #6 as coloring, and natural and artificial flavoring.
Butalbital (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid), is a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate. It has the following structural formula:
Acetaminophen (4'-hydroxyacetanilide), is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:
Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), is a central nervous system stimulant. It has the following structural formula:
