Product Description

Fioricet ACETAMINOPHEN; CAFFEINE (byoo TAL bi tal; a set a MEE noe fen; KAF een) treats tension headaches. It works by reducing pain. It also helps you relax. It is not used to prevent headaches or migraines. It is a combination of a barbiturate, acetaminophen, and caffeine.


How should you use this medication?
Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. If the medication upsets your stomach, take the medication with food or milk. Do not take more than you are told to take. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.


What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions--skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
CNS depression--slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
Liver injury--right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting