Generic name:acetaminophen and butalbital [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-bue-TAL-bi-tal ]
Brand names: Allzital, Bupap
Drug class:Analgesic combinations
What is Bupap?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Butalbital is a barbiturate. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.
Bupap is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches. Bupap is not for treating headaches that come and go.
Bupap may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Bupap may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Bupap if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or butalbital, or if you have porphyria.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medicine that contains acetaminophen.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease;
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