Fioricet Butalbital
What is Butalbital and What is it Indicated For?
Butalbital, 5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid, is a
barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. It has
the same chemical formula as talbutal but a different
structure. Butabital with its various combinations with
codeine has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration
for the treatment of tension headache. Butalbital is often
combined with other medications, such as paracetamol
(acetaminophen) or aspirin, and is commonly prescribed for the
treatment of pain and headache.
What are the Combinations Available with Butalbital and What
Are Their Brand Names?
There are several combinations available on the market
associated with butalbital. These combinations are commonly
known by their brand names. The following is a list of
combinations along with the brand names associated with each
formulation:
 butalbital and paracetamol (acetaminophen)
Brand names include:
- Axocet.
- Bucet.
- Bupap.
- Cephadyn.
- Dolgic.
- Phrenilin.
- Phrenilin Forte.
- Sedapap
butalbital, paracetamol (acetaminophen), and caffeine.
(Brand names include:
-Fioricet.
- Esgic.
- Esgic-Plus.
butalbital and aspirin
Brand name:
-Axotal.
butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine
Brand name include:
- Fiorinal.
- Fiormor.
- Fiortal.
- Fortabs.
- Laniroif.
butalbital, paracetamol (acetaminophen), caffeine, and codeine
phosphate
Brand name:
-Fioricet #3 with Codeine.
butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine phosphate
Brand name:
- Fiorinal #3 with Codeine.
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