What is Fioricet?
Fioricet contains a combination of Acetaminophen (Fioricet), Butalbital (Fioricet), and Caffeine (Fioricet) Acetaminophen (Fioricet) is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital (Fioricet) is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache. Caffeine (Fioricet) is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.
Fioricet is used to treat tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions.
Fioricet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Fioricet indications
Fioricet is indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache.
Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of Fioricet in the treatment of multiple recurrent headaches is unavailable. Caution in this regard is required because Butalbital (Fioricet) is habit-forming and potentially abusable.
How should I use Fioricet?
Use Fioricet as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Fioricet by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you have been taking Fioricet regularly or for longer than a few weeks, do not suddenly stop taking it without checking with your doctor. Your doctor may need to gradually lower your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Fioricet and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fioricet.
Uses of Fioricet in details
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen (Fioricet) helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine (Fioricet) helps increase the effects of Acetaminophen (Fioricet). Butalbital (Fioricet) is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This medication may also be used to treat migraine headaches.
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Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 hours as needed.
If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. This medication works best if it is used as the first signs of a headache occur. If you wait until the headache has worsened, the medication may not work as well.
This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a long time or in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal symptoms (such as nausea/vomiting, mental/mood changes, seizures) may occur if you suddenly stop using this medication. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Report any withdrawal reactions right away.
Along with its benefits, this medication may rarely cause abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction). This risk may be increased if you have abused alcohol or drugs in the past. Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lessen the risk of addiction.
Tell your doctor if you notice increased use of this medication, a worsening of headaches, an increase in the number of headaches, the medication not working as well, or use of this medication for more than 2 headache episodes a week. Do not take more than recommended. Your doctor may need to change your medication and/or add a separate medication to prevent the headaches.
Fioricet description
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Fioricet dosage
Fioricet Dosage
Generic name: Butalbital (Fioricet) 50mg, Acetaminophen (Fioricet) 325mg, Caffeine (Fioricet) 40mg
Dosage form: tablet
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- Fioricet Capsules capsule
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One or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets.
Extended and repeated use of Fioricet is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.
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What other drugs will affect Fioricet?
This medication alters the bioavailability of any drug, absorption depends on pH (ketoconazole, iron salts, etc.). Fioricet slows down the elimination of drugs metabolized in the liver by microsomal oxidation (warfarin, diazepam, phenytoin, etc.).
Fioricet enhances the action of coumarin and diphenine, does not change - NSAIDs. This drug increases (relative) the concentration of clarithromycin in the blood; may increases the leukopenic and thrombocytopenic effects of depressants hematopoiesis drugs. Substance for intravenous infusion is compatible only with saline and dextrose (using other solvents may decrease the stability of omeprazole due to changes in pH of infusion medium).
Fioricet side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Fioricet?
Frequently Observed: The most frequently reported adverse reactions are drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and intoxicated feeling.
Infrequently Observed: All adverse events tabulated below are classified as infrequent.
Central Nervous System: headache, shaky feeling, tingling, agitation, fainting, fatigue, heavy eyelids, high energy, hot spells, numbness, sluggishness, seizure. Mental confusion, excitement or depression can also occur due to intolerance, particularly in elderly or debilitated patients, or due to overdosage of Butalbital (Fioricet).
Autonomic Nervous System: dry mouth, hyperhidrosis.
Gastrointestinal: difficulty swallowing, heartburn, flatulence, constipation.
Cardiovascular: tachycardia.
Musculoskeletal: leg pain, muscle fatigue.
Genitourinary: diuresis.
Miscellaneous:pruritus, fever, earache, nasal congestion, tinnitus, euphoria, allergic reactions.
Several cases of dermatological reactions, including toxic epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme, have been reported.
The following adverse drug events may be borne in mind as potential effects of the components of this product. Potential effects of high dosage are listed in the OVERDOSAGE section.
Acetaminophen (Fioricet): allergic reactions, rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis.
Caffeine (Fioricet): cardiac stimulation, irritability, tremor, dependence, nephrotoxicity, hyperglycemia.
Fioricet contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Fioricet?
Fioricet is contraindicated under the following conditions:
− Hypersensitivity or intolerance to any component of this product.
− Patients with porphyria.
Active ingredient matches for Fioricet:
Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 325 mg; Butalbital 50 mg; Caffeine 40 mg | |
| 100 tablet in 1 bottle | |
| 500 tablet in 1 bottle | |
List of Fioricet substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Dolmar | |
| Endolor | |
| Esgic Oral | |
| Esgic-Plus Oral | |
| Ezol | |
| EZOL Capsule/ Tablet / 20mg / 10 units (Moraceae) | $ 0.43 |
| Ezol 20mg CAP / 100 (Moraceae) | $ 5.03 |
| 20 mg x 100's (Moraceae) | $ 5.03 |
| EZOL cap 20 mg x 10's (Moraceae) | $ 0.50 |
| Ezol Oral | |
| Femcet | |
| Capsule; Oral; Acetaminophen 325 mg; Butalbital 50 mg; Caffeine 40 mg | |
| Fioricet capsules and tablets | |
| Fioricet Oral | |
| Fiorpap | |
| G-1 | |
| G-1 tab 1 mg x 10's (Sain) | $ 0.24 |
| G-1 tab 2 mg x 10's (Sain) | $ 0.36 |
| Geone Oral | |
| Ide-Cet | |
| Isocet | |
| Margesic Oral | |
| Medigesic | |
| Capsule; Oral; Clonixin Lysine 125 mg (Maver) | |
| Medigesic Oral | |
| Medigesic Plus | |
| Capsule; Oral; Acetaminophen 325 mg; Butalbital 50 mg; Caffeine 40 mg | |
| Minotal | |
| Mygracet | |
| Nonbac | |
| Orbivan | |
| Pacaps | |
| Pharmagesic | |
| Repan | |
| REPAN 20 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Bharti Life Sciences) | $ 0.44 |
| REPAN 40 MG INJECTION 1 vial / 1 injection each (Bharti Life Sciences) | $ 0.58 |
| REPAN 40 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Bharti Life Sciences) | $ 0.83 |
| Repan 20mg Tablet (Bharti Life Sciences) | $ 0.04 |
| Repan 40mg Injection (Bharti Life Sciences) | $ 0.58 |
| Repan 40mg Tablet (Bharti Life Sciences) | $ 0.08 |
| T-Gesic Plain | |
| Tenake | |
| Tencet | |
| Triad | |
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| Capsule; Oral; Acetaminophen 325 mg; Butalbital 50 mg; Caffeine 40 mg | |
| Two-Dyne | |
| Vanatol LQ | |
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References
- DailyMed. "CAFFEINE; ERGOTAMINE TARTRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "ASPIRIN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE; CODEINE PHOSPHATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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