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ESGIC
PLUS ®
Esgic
Plus ® is an analgesic, barbiturate, and stimulant
combination used to treat tension headaches.
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Dosage |
Qty |
Consult |
Price |
Order |
| Esgic Plus (generic) |
500 mg |
30 Tabs |
FREE |
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| Esgic Plus (generic) |
500 mg |
60 Tabs |
FREE |
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| Esgic Plus (generic) |
500 mg |
90 Tabs |
FREE |
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Esgic
Plus ®
(Generic)
Chemical Name
: Butalbital with Acetaminophen & Caffeine
Important
Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Use
Esgic Plus is a non-narcotic pain medication
and relaxant is often used for tension headaches caused by contractions
of the muscles in the neck and shoulder area, in addition to migraine
headaches. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital
is in a class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your central
nervous system causing relaxation. Caffeine is thought to constrict
dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches.
Take Esgic
Plus medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not
take Esgic Plus more of it, do not take
it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor
ordered. If butalbital and acetaminophen combination is taken regularly
(for example, every day), it may become habit-forming (causing mental
or physical dependence). The caffeine in Esgic Plus
can also increase the chance of dependence. Dependence is especially
likely to occur in patients who take these medicines to relieve
frequent headaches.
Side Effects
Side effects of Esgic Plus, 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.
Precautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Esgic Plus
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding
the recommended dose or taking Esgic Plus
for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. Avoid alcohol while
you are using Esgic Plus; it 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 Esgic Plus. Using
Esgic Plus alone, with other medicines,
or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other
potentially dangerous tasks.
The
caffeine in some Esgic Plus butalbital and acetaminophen combinations
can also increase the chance of dependence. 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 Esgic Plus 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 beging taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. For Women taking birth control
pills: Esgic Plus may decrease the effectiveness
of your birth control pills. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional
form of birth control while you are taking Esgic Plus.
If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits
and risks of using Esgic Plus during pregnancy.
This medicine is excreted in breast milk; do not breast-feed while
taking Esgic Plus.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
vomiting, excessive sweating, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme
fatigue, unusual drowsiness or dizziness, lack of feeling alert,
slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, and loss of consciousness.
Missed
Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it
if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the
dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and
light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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