What is Fioricet? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Fioricet

• Take your medicine as directed. Do not use more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• This medicine is not for long-term use.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine is not for long-term use.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Do not use more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

What to do if you miss a dose of Fioricet

Fioricet contraindications - Who shouldn't take Fioricet?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, butalbital, or caffeine, or if you have porphyria.

Fioricet warnings

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol or drug addiction.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver damageSerious skin reactions

• This medicine contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Fioricet interactions & what to avoid when taking Fioricet

• Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI).

• Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver, and alcohol can increase this risk.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.