FIORICET TAB

Overview

FIORICET TAB is a Schedule H drug.

FIORICET TAB is composed of: CAFFEINE ( ), PARACETAMOL ( ), BUTALBITAL ( )

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by stimulating the brain. Caffeine is found naturally in foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, colas, energy and chocolate. Botanical sources of caffeine include kola nuts, guarana, and yerba mate. Caffeine is also available in prescription and non-prescription medications. Caffeine is used to restore mental alertness or wakefulness during fatigue or drowsiness. Caffeine is also found in some headache and migraine medications, in certain dietary supplements used for weight loss, and in many popular energy drinks.

Paracetamol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The exact mechanism of action of is not known. Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.

Butalbital is a barbiturate. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.Butalbital Compound is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches. This medicine is not for treating headaches that come and go.Butalbital may be habit-forming. Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death.

Usage

CAFFEINE is generally used to treat: Migraine
CAFFEINE can address symptoms like: Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Drowsiness, Head Headache

PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: Arthritis
PARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever

BUTALBITAL is generally used to treat: Headache
BUTALBITAL can address symptoms like: Head Headache

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

FIORICET TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for FIORICET TAB and its Constituents

While taking this medication avoid drinking excess amount of caffeine containing drinks.  Though caffeine may increase alertness, it can cause dizziness. Hence avoid doing anything that requires concentration and can cause disability or death in case of an accident, e.g. driving a car or operating machinery. It is not to be used as a substitute for sleep. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach problems (peptic ulcer), seizures, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, bleeding problems, growths in the nose, heart, kidney or liver disease, liver inflammation, high blood pressure, chickenpox, anxiety, trouble in sleeping, ulcers, stomach problems, stroke, Kawasaki syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children with infections such as flu, chickenpox or viral infections. Avoid large amount of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

• You should not use this medicine if you have a stomach ulcer, severe liver disease, porphyria, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or if you are allergic to any NSAID.Stop using Butalbital Compound and call your doctor at once if you have: black, bloody, or tarry stools, and coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.Butalbital may be habit-forming. Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or deathFollow all directions on your prescription label. Never use Butalbital Compound in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your headache.Butalbital may be habit-forming. Never share Butalbital Compound with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CAFFEINE over-dosage can result in: Anxiety, Confusion, Frequent Urination, Irregular Heartbeat, Arms Muscle Twitching (painless), Ringing In Ears, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Abdomen Pain, Difficulty Sleeping
PARACETAMOL over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes
BUTALBITAL over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Restless Or Irritability, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Ringing In Ears, Weakness (generalized), Rapid Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CAFFEINE : Enterocolitis, Confusion, Dizziness, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness, Depressed Mood, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Lightheadedness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Irregular Heartbeat, Vomit, Nausea, Frequent Urination, Difficulty Breathing
BUTALBITAL : Dizziness, Increased Passing Gas, Difficulty Sleeping, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Drowsiness

Rare Side-Effects

PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
BUTALBITAL : Hives, Itchy Skin, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Sore Throat, Acute Toxic Epidermolysis, Confusion, Hearing Loss, Ringing In Ears, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Difficulty Breathing, Mouth Swelling, Face Swelling

Food Interactions

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Disease Interactions

BUTALBITAL can interfere with: Drug Induced Liver Disease, Porphyria, Skin Rash, Hypertension, Seizure, Asthma, Reye’s Syndrome, Depression, Osteomalacia, GERD, Anemia

Technical Classification

CAFFEINE is categorized as: CNS STIMULANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
BUTALBITAL is categorized as: ANALGESIC COMBINATIONS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for FIORICET TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FIORICET TAB

CAFFEINE , PARACETAMOL , BUTALBITAL