Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine

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Brand Names: U.S.: Fioricet? with Codeine

Uses

It is used to treat tension headaches.
Butalbital calms the brain.
Acetaminophen blocks chemicals that cause pain.
Caffeine eases pain.
Codeine lowers the feeling of pain and how one reacts to pain.

Dosing

How to take
Do not take this drug with other strong pain drugs or if you are using a pain patch without talking to your doctor first.
Take this drug with food.
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
Do not take more than what your doctor told you to take. Liver problems may happen.
Keep a diary of your headaches.

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