Phrenilin Tablets
Chemical Name: PHRENILIN BUTALBITAL (byoo-TAL-bi-tal)
and ACETAMINOPHEN (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Common Phrenilin uses
This medicine is a barbiturate and analgesic
combination used to treat tension headaches.
Before using Phrenilin
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE
OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
anticoagulants, birth control pills,
corticosteroids, doxycycline, isoniazid,
metronidazole, quinidine, theophylline, or
medicine for high blood pressure or heart
conditions (beta blockers). Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any questions or concerns about using
this medicine.
Phrenilin Directions
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.
Phrenilin 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. 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. FOR WOMEN: 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 Phrenilin 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.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Phrenilin
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.
Additional Phrenilin information
IF
YOUR HEADACHE SYMPTOMS do not improve or if
they become worse, contact your doctor. DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your
supply runs out.
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