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Fiorinal Generic name Aspirin + butalbital + caffeine Other names: Fiornal, Fiormore, Fiortal, Fortabs, Laniroif
Background The components of this medicine alleviate different individual symptoms and when they are used in combination, they are used for treatment of complex medical symptoms. The Aspirin relieves pain, reduces inflammation and fever. Caffeine constricts blood vessels while the butalbital is a nervous system relaxant. Together they can take care of tension induced headaches, as well as other medical problems. Warning precautions, overdose
While you are on this medication, inform your family to look out for symptoms of over dose such as confusion of mind, clammy skin, weakness, small pupils, nausea, excessive sweating, slow breathing, etc. This may develop into loss of consciousness, coma, and death if not treated immediately.
How to Take This medicine may have some serious side effects and hence should always be taken as per the doctor’s prescription. In case you have any doubts regarding the dosage or any matter relating to its use, talk with your doctor and find out exactly what is right way. You can take Fiorinal with water or milk – milk is recommended if you have stomach aches or you get tummy upsets. In case you miss a dose anytime, take the missed doze as soon as your remember it. However, be careful not to take two tablets at the same time as this can harm you as an overdose. The best is to take the next dose after the right time. For example you have to take it 8 hourly and you forgot to take at 8 AM; you remember at 10 AM. You take it at 10 AM and then you take your next doze at 6 PM counting 8 hours after the doze.
Side effects There are many side effects that can happen though they are rare. In case you get any of the following symptoms, then immediately discontinue use and seek medical attention:
There are a few less serious side effects such as:
A very important thing to remember is that one component is butalbital which can be habit forming. How to store it This drug may be stored at room temperature, protected from heat and moisture
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