Butacet Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: BUTALBITAL/ACETAMINOPHEN/CAFFEINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen/KAF-een/byou-TAL-bih-tall)

Butacet Oral Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shaking (tremor), shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

mental/mood changes
fainting
seizure
fast/irregular heartbeat
increased thirst/urination

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
easy bruising/bleeding
change in the amount of urine

If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Seek immediate medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage:

persistent nausea/vomiting
yellowing eyes/skin
dark urine
severe stomach/abdominal pain
extreme tiredness

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.