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Butalbital APAP with Caffeine

  • Generic name: Butalbital APAP Caffeine
  • Brand names: Fioricet, Esgic
  • Class: Combined analgesic, Butalbital-containing analgesic

Butalbital APAP Caffeine is a strong, non-narcotic pain reliever and relaxant. It is prescribed for the relief of tension headaches caused by muscle contractions in the head, neck, and shoulder.

It combines 50 mg of Butalbital (sedative barbiturate), 325 mg of Acetaminophen non-prescription pain reliever), and 40 mg of Caffeine (stimulant).

Butalbital APAP w/Caffeine Prescription

Description Quantity Pharmacy Price Buy
Butalbital 50/325/40 mg 30 tablets MPLLC $79
Butalbital 50/325/40 mg 60 tablets MPLLC $85
Butalbital 50/325/40 mg 90 tablets MPLLC $89
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How to take:

  • Butalbital may cause you to become drowsy or less vigilant. Do not drive or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know the magnitude of mental alteration.
  • Butalbital slows the central nervous system (CNS) and intensifies the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants. Concomitant use of alcohol may cause overdose symptoms.
  • If you have been taking Butalbital compound for a long period (more than several weeks), do not stop using it abruptly.

Butalbital APAP Caffeine dosage:

ADULTS
The usual dose is 1 or 2 tablets taken every 4 hours as needed. Do not exceed 6 tablets per day.

OLDER ADULTS
Barbiturates may cause excitement, depression, and confusion in older people.

CHILDREN
The safety and effectiveness have not been established in children under 12 years of age.

Taking Butalbital improperly is not safe. Mental and physical dependence can occur with butalbital when this barbiturate is taken in higher than recommended doses over long periods of time. It is recommended to restrict its use to two days per week.

Quick facts

Butalbital
  • Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine combination is very popular for tension-headache and migraine, particularly those difficult to manage.
  • This compound is also prescribed for shoulder and upper back pain.
  • Butalbital APAP is useful for migraine management when taken before lying down in a dark room (due to its sedative effects).
  • "Overuse" is typically characterized by as few as three daily doses taken more than 2 or 3 days a week.