Fioricet® (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP) is supplied in tablet form for oral administration.
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of acetaminophen. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation.
Each tablet contains the following active ingredients:
butalbital USP . . . . . . . . . . . .50 mg
acetaminophen USP . . . . . . 325 mg
caffeine USP . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 mg
Inactive Ingredients: crospovidone, FD&C Blue #1, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid.
Butalbital (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid), is a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate. It has the following structural formula:
Acetaminophen (4´-hydroxyacetanilide), is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:
Acetaminophen
Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), is a central nervous system stimulant. It has the following structural formula:
Caffeine
| Medication | Quantity/Description | Price(USD) | Order |
| Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine (Fioricet Generic) | 50/325/40 mg 30 Tabs | 50 | Butal APAP Caff |
| Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine (Fioricet Generic) | 50/325/40 mg 90 Tabs | 65 | Butal APAP Caff |
Fioricet is a barbiturate sedative mixed with a non-aspirin pain medication and caffeine. This non-narcotic pain medication and relaxant is often prescribed for tension headaches caused by contractions of the muscles in the neck and shoulder area, and migraine.
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BUTALBITAL/ACETAMINOPHEN/CAFFEINE – ORAL
(uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen/KAF-een/byou-TAL-bih-tall)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Esgic, Fioricet
