Esgic Plus Uses
Esgic Plus (Butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine) is a pain reliever and a relaxant. Esgic Plus is used to treat tension headaches.
How Taken
Take Esgic Plus only as directed by your doctor. Adults should take one or 2 capsules or tablets every four hours as needed. You should not take more than six capsules or tablets a day.
Esgic Plus Precautions
If Esgic Plus stops working as well as it did when you first started using it, this may mean that you are in danger of becoming dependent on the medicine. Do not try to get better pain relief by increasing the dose.
If you are having headaches more often than you did before you started taking this medicine ;this is especially important if a new headache occurs within 1 day after you took your last dose of this medicine, headaches begin to occur every day, or a headache continues for several days in a row. This may mean that you are dependent on the medicine. Continuing to take this medicine will cause even more headaches later on . Your doctor can give you advice on how to relieve the headaches.
Missed Dose
If your doctor has ordered you to take this medicine according to a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose.
Esgic Plus Side Effects
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur, especially if several of them occur together: bleeding or crusting sores on lips; chest pain; fever with or without chills; hive-like swellings (large) on eyelids, face, lips, and/or tongue; muscle cramps or pain; red, thickened, or scaly skin; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing; skin rash, itching, or hives; sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth (painful); sore throat; confusion (mild); mental depression; unusual excitement (mild)
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store Esgic Plus away from heat and direct light. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Esgic Plus Overdose
If you think you or anyone else may have taken an overdose of Esgic Plus seek emergency medical attention. Taking an overdose of Esgic Plus or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this medicine may lead to unconsciousness or possibly death.
More Information
Esgic Pluse may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and clearheaded.
Disclaimer
This Esgic Plus information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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