Phrenilin Forte (old formulation) and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 3 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Phrenilin Forte (old formulation) (acetaminophen / butalbital).
Acetaminophen Alcohol (Ethanol)
Major Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using acetaminophen together with ethanol. This can cause serious side effects that affect your liver. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Butalbital Alcohol (Ethanol)
Major Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using butalbital together with ethanol, this can add to dizziness, drowsiness and other side effects of butalbital. Be careful if you drive or do activities that require you to be awake and alert. Talk with your doctor before using any medications together, or drinking alcohol with butalbital. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Acetaminophen Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using acetaminophen together with butalbital may alter the effects of acetaminophen and cause serious side effects that may affect your liver. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Phrenilin Forte (old formulation) drug interactions
There are 614 drug interactions with Phrenilin Forte (old formulation) (acetaminophen / butalbital).
Phrenilin Forte (old formulation) disease interactions
There are 14 disease interactions with Phrenilin Forte (old formulation) (acetaminophen / butalbital) which include:
- alcoholism
- liver disease
- acute alcohol intoxication
- drug dependence
- liver disease
- porphyria
- rash
- respiratory depression
- PKU
- adrenal insufficiency
- depression
- hematologic toxicity
- osteomalacia
- paradoxical reactions
More about Phrenilin Forte (old formulation) (acetaminophen / butalbital)
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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