Fioricet

Fioricet is a combination of three drugs. The three drugs are acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. It helps a person to get relief from tension headaches caused due to contraction of muscles. An individual can buy Fioricet online or at any nearby drugstore.

Acetaminophen is an analgesic that reduces fever by increasing the loss of heat in the patient’s body. It helps to block certain chemical production in the brain function of a patient.

Butalbital is a class of drugs called barbiturates. It develops the levels of chemicals that provide relaxation to the patient.

Caffeine stops a natural chemical adenosine in the body of a patient. However, the exact working function of caffeine in treating headaches is unknown. But it increases the pain-relieving acting of acetaminophen.

It can block the ongoing pain signals in the spinal cords and brain.The Fioricet drug is not used regularly to treat the progressive forms of the pain because they will cause addiction and side effects. It works for certain conditions such as injury in the muscles and tendons.

There are also other medicines available to treat various types of pain such as Codeine, hydrocodone, etc.

Uses of Fioricet Medicine:

Fioricet medicine is used to treat tension headaches. As this combination of medicines works together, a person easily gets relief from the pain of a headache. Shortly, Acetaminophen decreases the headache pain. Caffeine helps to increase the acetaminophen effect. The sedative Butalbital causes sleepiness and relaxation by decreasing the anxiety level.

Dose and Dosages of Fioricet Tablet

It is available in tablets, capsules, and oral liquid forms with various dosage strengths-

Tablet –

• Butalbital 50 mg/Acetaminophen 325 mg/Caffeine 40 mg (Blue Round Tablet)
• 50mg/325mg/40mg (Blue Round Tablet)

Capsule –

• Butalbital 50mg/Acetaminophen 300mg/Caffeine 40mg ( Blue Capsule/Oblong)

The tablet or capsule is taken after every four hours for panic relief. The mixture can be taken after every four hours in the form of a solution, but this should not exceed six doses per day.

Fioricet Drug Side Effects:

• If patients experience the following side effects after taking Fioricet tablet, they need immediate medical checkup. Taking too much higher doses is also going to have side effects.
• Dark-colored urine
• Yellowish eyes and skin
• Diarrhea
• Itching
• Weight loss
• Dehydration
• Upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling on face
• Fever
• Dehydration
• Seizures
• Drowsiness

Precautions:

People can buy Fioricet online or at any drug store after consultation with a doctor. But they have to take some safety measures as follows-

• Never use this medicine in large quantity, take Fioricet drug exactly as directed by the doctor or a physician.
• Do not give the medicine with other people, especially those who has a history of drug abuse or addiction.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Fioricet drug because it may lead to other health complications.
• Take a consultation from a doctor or healthcare provider before using Fioricet medicine.
• Do not take stress. Practice calmness while taking the medication.
• Take proper rest after having the medicine.