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Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Solution

Generic name: Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Solution [ byoo-TAL-bi-tal, a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen, & KAF-een ]
Brand name: Alagesic LQ
Drug class: Analgesic combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 31, 2024.

Warning

  • This medicine has acetaminophen in it. Liver problems have happened with the use of acetaminophen. Sometimes, this has led to a liver transplant or death. Most of the time, liver problems happened in people taking more than 4,000 mg (milligrams) of acetaminophen in a day. People were also often taking more than 1 drug that had acetaminophen.

Uses of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Solution:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Solution?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine solution.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine solution with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Solution?

How is this medicine (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Solution) best taken?

Use butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine solution as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

acetaminophen, ibuprofen, amitriptyline, diclofenac, naproxen, Tylenol

What are some other side effects of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Solution?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Solution?

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