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Headache Relief > Esgic Plus-Generic
Esgic Plus-Generic

Esgic Plus®
(Generic BUTALBITAL (byoo-TAL-bi-tal), ACETAMINOPHEN
(a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen) and CAFFEINE (kaf-EEN)
Common Uses
This medicine is an analgesic, barbiturate, and stimulant combination used
to treat tension headaches.
How to use
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from
heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it
regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do
not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than
prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose
or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming.
AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using this medicine. This medicine will add to
the effects of alcohol and other depressants. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE
MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how
you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines,
or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other
potentially dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not
take additional acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking with your
doctor or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which
medicines contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If
you drink alcohol on a daily basis, do not take this medicine without first
discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with acetaminophen may
increase your risk for liver damage. Pain medications work best if they are
used as the first signs of pain (or first signs of migraine) occur. If you
wait until the pain has significantly worsened, the pain medicine may not
work as well. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN TAKING
BIRTH CONTROL PILLS: this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of your
birth control pills. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth
control while you are taking this medicine. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness,
dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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