ESGIC-PLUS USES
Esgic Plus is an analgesic, barbiturate, and stimulant combination used to treat tension headaches.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ESGIC-PLUS
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Esgic Plusl 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 IT 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.
ESGIC-PLUS 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 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.
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