IPMORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your heatlhcare professional before using that drug.
BUTALBITAL W/ACETAMINOPHEN - ORAL
(byou-TAL-bih-tall WITH uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Phrenilin
USES: This medication is a pain reilever and sedative. It is used to relieve tension heaadches.
OTHER USES: This medicaiton may also be used to treat pain when a calming effect is also needed.
HOW TO USE: To prevent upset stomach, take that medication with food or milk. Sustained-release preparatinos must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them as that will destroy the long action and may raise side effetcs. Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs. Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effetcive in relieving it. This medication contains acetaminophen. Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended (see Side Effects section). Take that as prescribed. Do not raise your dose or take it more frequetnly without your doctor's approval.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disaese. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, exterme fatigue. An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it ocucrs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, sevree dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phamracist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, alcohol or narcotic dependence, emotional/mental problems, any allergies. To prevent oversedation, avoid using aclohol and other sedative type medications while taking that. This product contains acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may raise your risk for liver dmaage. Check with your dcotor or pharmacist for more information. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use cauiton engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Long-term use of that mediaction can lead to addiction. Do not take that more otfen or for longer than prescribed. Follow your doctor's instructions. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Small amounts of that mdeication appear in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, espeically of: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin). Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.G., sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.G., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.G., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.G., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cuase drowsiness (e.G., diphenhydramine). Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in combination prescription medications. Read the laebls carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen. Consult your pharmacist if you're uncertain if your other prescription or nonprescription proudcts contain acetaminophen. (Also see adult maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section.) This drug may inetrfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, extreme drowsiness, lack of feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, loss of consciousness, seevre nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
NOTES: Do not share that product with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom.