Allzital
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 Allzital?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Butalbital is a barbiturate. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.
Allzital is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches. Allzital is not for treating headaches that come and go.
Allzital 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.
Allzital may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Allzital 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;
kidney disease;
a stomach or intestinal disorder; or
drug or alcohol addiction.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
It is not known whether Allzital will harm an unborn baby. However, this medicine can cause seizures in a newborn if the mother takes the medicine late in pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using Allzital.
Allzital is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Allzital?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. An acetaminophen overdose can damage your liver or cause death. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to take more of this medicine.
Allzital may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away this medi...
