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Acetaminophen / Butalbital / Caffeine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 11, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 325 mg-50 mg-40 mg; 300 mg-50 mg-40 mg; 500 mg-50 mg-40 mg; 325 mg-50 mg-40 mg/15 mL; 750 mg-50 mg-40 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Headache

Butalbital 50 mg/acetaminophen 300 mg/caffeine 40 mg: 1 or 2 capsules orally every 4 hours as needed not to exceed 6 capsules per day

Butalbital 50 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg/caffeine 40 mg: 1 or 2 capsules or tablets orally every 4 hours as needed not to exceed 6 capsules or tablets per day

Butalbital 50 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg/caffeine per 15 mL oral liquid: 15 to 30 mL orally every 4 hours as needed not to exceed 90 mL per day

Comments:


Uses: For the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Headache

12 years or older:

Butalbital 50 mg/acetaminophen 300 mg/caffeine 40 mg: 1 or 2 capsules orally every 4 hours as needed not to exceed 6 capsules per day

Butalbital 50 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg/caffeine 40 mg: 1 or 2 capsules or tablets orally every 4 hours as needed not to exceed 6 capsules or tablets per day

Butalbital 50 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg/caffeine per 15 mL oral liquid: 15 to 30 mL orally every 4 hours as needed not to exceed 90 mL per day

Comments:


Uses: For the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Use with caution

Liver Dose Adjustments

Use with caution

Dose Adjustments

Elderly: Dose selection should be cautious generally starting at the low end of the dosing range.

The drug should not be abruptly discontinued in the physically dependent person.

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING: Hepatotoxicity


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements: Protect from light and moisture

General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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