Fiorinal

Active Ingredient(s): Aspirin, ASA + Butalbital + Caffeine
FDA Approved: * May 4, 1976
Pharm Company: * WATSON PHARMS
Category: Migraine / Tension Headache

Butalbital is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. Butalbital is often combined with other medications, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin, for the treatment of pain and headache. The various formulations combined with codeine are FDA-approved for the treatment of tension headaches. Butalbital has the same chemical formula as talbutal but a different structure—one that presents as 5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid.[2] Its use for headaches i... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Fiorinal FIORINAL;955
Fiorinal Oral Capsule
NDC: 52544-955
Labeler:
Watson Pharma, Inc.
Fiorinal FIORINAL;955
Fiorinal Oral Capsule
NDC: 0023-6146
Labeler:
Allergan, Inc.

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