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Butalbital w/acetaminophen - oral
(byou-tal-bih-tall with uh-seet-uh-mee-no-fen)
common brand names: Phrenilin
Dolgic Usage: it medication is pain reliever & sedative. It's used to relieve tension headaches.
Dolgic canbe used also for: it med may also be used to treat pain when a calming effect is also needed.
How to use Dolgic: To prevent upset stomach, take this drug with food or milk. Sustained-release preparations must be swallowed whole. do not crush or chew them as it will destroy long action & may increase side effects. Pain meds work best in preventing pain before it occurs. 1 time pain becomes intense, drug is not as effective in relieving this. it drug contains acetaminophen. don't take more acetaminophen then recommended (see Side Effects section). Take it as prescribed. don't increase your dose or take it more frequently without some your doctor's approval.
Dolgic side effects: may cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, & sleeping disturbances 1'st several days as your body adjusts to medication. If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your pharmacist. If you don't have liver problems, adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is four grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any about following symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate doctor attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or healthcare professional.
Dolgic Precautions: Tell your physician your medical history, especially of: liver disease, alcohol or narcotic dependence, emotional/mental problems, any allergies. To prevent oversedation, avoid using alcohol & other sedative type medications while taking this. this product contains acetaminophen. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage. per day use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. check with your healthcare professional or pharmacist for more details. this pill may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Long-term use of it drug can lead to addiction. do not take it more often or for longer than prescribed. Follow your doctor's instructions. this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Small amounts of this medication appear in breast milk. Consult youre pharmacist before breast-feeding.
Dolgic drug interactions: Tell your doctor of every prescription & nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: 'blood thinners' (e.g., warfarin). Tell some your pharmacist or pharmacist of every prescription and nonprescription medications you may use that cause drowsiness such as: medicine since 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 cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many of nonprescription products and in few combination prescription drugs. Read labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to watch if they also contain acetaminophen. Consult youre physician if you uncertain if you're another prescription or nonprescription goods contain acetaminophen. (Also look adult maximum per day dose information in Side Effects section.) this drug may interfere with effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with you're physician. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or doctor approval.
Dolgic Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, extreme drowsiness, lack about feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, loss of consciousness, severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
Dolgic special notes: do not share this product with others.
If you missed Dolgic dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for following dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose to catch up.
Dolgic Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom.
Active Ingredients : Butalbital W Acetaminophen