How Is It Used?
Take this medication as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If butalbital and acetaminophen combination is taken regularly (for example, every day), it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). The caffeine in some butalbital and acetaminophen combinations can also increase the chance of dependence. Dependence is especially likely to occur in patients who take these medicines to relieve frequent headaches. Taking too much of this medicine may also lead to liver damage or other medical problems.

Are There Possible Side Effects?
The following side effects would mean that a serious allergic reaction is occurring. Seek immediate medical help if they occur, especially if several of them occur at the same time. The less common side effects are bluish discoloration or flushing or redness of skin (occurring together with other effects listed in this section); coughing, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing; difficulty in swallowing; dizziness or feeling faint (severe); hive-like swellings (large) on eyelids, face, lips, or tongue; skin rash, itching, or hives; stuffy nose (occurring together with other effects listed in this section).

Is It Safe?
If this medication stops working as well as it did when you first started using it. This may mean that you are in danger of becoming dependent on the medicine. Do not try to get better pain relief by increasing the dose. Check the labels of all nonprescription (over-the-counter or prescription medicines you are taking. Taking them together with this medicine may cause an overdose.

What About Interactions With Other Drugs?
You need to consult your doctor for specific advice if you are taking antihistamines, antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs, muscle relaxants, other narcotic pain relievers, sleep medications, tranquilizers, or anticoagulants.

Things to be done in case of Overdose
Seek immediate medical help in case of overdose. Symptoms of overdose include breathing difficulty, excessive perspiration, impaired mental state, loss of consciousness, agitation or nervousness. Excessive perspiration, impaired mental state, loss of consciousness, agitation or nervousness.

What If I Miss A Dose?
If your doctor has directed you to take this medication on a regular schedule, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosage schedule. Do not double the next dose.

How Should It Be Stored?
This drug should be stored below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C).

Anything Else I Should Know?
Taking too much of this medication may cause liver damage.

NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.