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Buscapina

Dosage form: tablet, coated
Ingredients: ACETAMINOPHEN 500mg, CAFFEINE 60mg, PYRILAMINE MALEATE 15mg
Labeler: OPMX LLC
NDC code: 69729-130

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 26, 2023.

Buscapina

Drug Facts

Buscapina

Active Ingredients (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine 60mg, and Pyrilamine maleate 15mg 

Purpose

Pain Reliever, Diuretic, Antihistamine, Multi-Symptom Relief

Uses
  • For the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods
  • Cramps
  • Bloating
  • Water- weight gain
  • Headache
  • Backache
  • Muscle aches
  • Fatigue

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

  • more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

Allergy warning: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash
  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock

If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Liver disease
  • Glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • Taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • Taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product
  • you may get drowsy
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally rapid heartbeat. The recommended dose of this product contains aboout as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • new symptoms appear
  • redness or swelling is present
  • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

If pregnant or breast-feeding

Ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions
  • Do not exceed recommended dosage.
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets with water. Repeat every 6 hours, as needed. Do not exceed 6 tablets per day
  • Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor

Other Information
  • Store at room temperature
  • TAMPER EVIDENT; DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Inactive ingredients
  • Colloidal silicon dioxide
  • Hypromellose
  • Magnesium stearate
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Polyvinyl pyrrolidone
  • Pregelatinized starch
  • Titanium dioxide
  • Talc

Questions or comments?

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Buscapina
Acetaminophen 500mg
Caffeine 60mg
Pyrilamine maleate 15mg
24 CapletsDistributed By:
OPMX
San Diego, CA, 92154

BUSCAPINA 
acetaminophen, caffeine, pyrilamine maleate tablet, coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69729-130
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
CAFFEINE (CAFFEINE) CAFFEINE60 mg
PYRILAMINE MALEATE (PYRILAMINE) PYRILAMINE MALEATE15 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
SILICON DIOXIDE 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 
STARCH, PREGELATINIZED CORN 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
TALC 
HYPROMELLOSES 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS 
POVIDONE 
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScoreno score
ShapecapsuleSize17mm
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:69729-130-2424 TABLET, COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart34301/05/2018
Labeler - OPMX LLC (029918743)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Elysium Pharmaceuticals Limited915664486manufacture(69729-130)

 
OPMX LLC

Further information

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