WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ESGIC-PLUS:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Esgic Plus will cause drowsiness or dizziness.
If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
Avoid sleeping pills, antihistamines, sedatives, and tranquilizers
except under the supervision of your doctor. These may also make
you drowsy. Avoid alcohol. Alcohol taken during therapy with esgic-plus
can be very damaging to your liver and can increase drowsiness
and dizziness. Check the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter
and prescription products while taking this medication. You should
not exceed 4 grams (4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day. Never take
more esgic-plus than is prescribed for you. If your pain is not
being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.
WHAT IS Esgic Plus:
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital
is in a class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your
central nervous system (brain and nerve impulses) causing relaxation.
Caffeine is believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may
contribute to tension headaches. Together, acetaminophen, butalbital,
and caffeine are used to relieve complex tension (muscle contraction)
headaches although precisely how it works is unknown. Esgic-plus
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
NORMAL DOSE :
Take esgic plus exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do
not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or
doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass
of water. Take esgic plus with food or milk if it upsets your
stomach. Never take more esgic plus than is prescribed for you.
If your pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.
Store esgic plus at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
MISSED DOSE :
Take the missed dose of esgic plus as soon as you remember. Do not take a double
dose of this medication. Wait the prescribed amount of time before
taking your next dose.
OVER DOSE :
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of an esgic plus overdose
include insomnia, restlessness, tremor, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, drowsiness, decreased breathing,
dizziness or fainting, confusion, an irregular heartbeat, and
coma.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ESGIC-PLUS :
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop
taking esgic plus and seek emergency medical attention:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your
throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
- slow, weak breathing
- liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal
pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue)
- blood problems (easy or unusual bleeding or bruising)
- low blood sugar (fatigue, increased hunger or thirst, dizziness,
or fainting)
These side effects are very rare and are not likely to occur
during proper treatment with acetaminophen and caffeine. If
you experience any unusual reactions, stop taking esgic plus
and seek the advice of your doctor.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take esgic plus and talk to your doctor if you experience:
- drowsiness
- dizziness, confusion or lightheadedness
- shortness of breath
- dry mouth
- nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or decreased appetite
- tiredness, leg pain, or muscle weakness;
- agitation, irritability, nervousness, anxiety or excitability
- rash or itching
- feeling of intoxication
- headache
- constipation
Butalbital may be habit forming. Side effects other than those
listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
PRECAUTIONS :
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Butalbital will cause drowsiness
or dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid
these activities.
- sleeping pills
- antihistamines
- sedatives, and tranquilizers except under the supervision
of your doctor
These may also make you drowsy. Avoid alcohol. Alcohol taken
during therapy with acetaminophen and butalbital can be very
damaging to your liver and can increase drowsiness and dizziness.
Check the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and
prescription products while taking this medication. You should
not exceed 4 grams (4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day. Avoid
taking too much caffeine. Check the caffeine content of other
over-the-counter and prescription products as well as beverages
(coffee, tea, and colas) while taking this medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Do not take esgic-plus if you have taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) such as:
- isocarboxazid (Marplan)
- phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last
14 days
Dangerous side effects could result. Acetaminophen and butalbital
may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,
including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives
(used to treat insomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines,
and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that
you are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor
approves. Many other medicines contain acetaminophen, especially
over-the-counter pain, fever, cold, and allergy medications.
Too much acetaminophen can be very dangerous. Drugs other than
those listed here may also interact with ESGIC-PLUS.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines.
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