Endolor : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions & More
Why is this medication prescribed?
Endolor (Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine) is used to relieve tension headaches.
This drug is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Endolor (Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine) comes as capsules and tablets to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 4 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any parts you do not understand. Take Endolor exactly as directed. Do not take more than six tablets or capsules in 1 day. If you think you need more to relieve your symptoms, call your doctor.
Endolor can be habit forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often or for a longer period than directed by your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Endolor,
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Endolor, or any other drugs.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants (‘blood thinners’) such as warfarin (Coumadin), antidepressants, antihistamines, pain medications, sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and vitamins. Many nonprescription pain relievers contain acetaminophen. Too much of this drug can be harmful.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease, porphyria, or depression.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, call your doctor.
- You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
- Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Endolor may cause an upset stomach. Take this medicine with food or milk.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the one you forgot.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Endolor may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- depression
- lightheadedness
- confusion
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor can submit a report online to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).
What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?
Keep this medicine in the original container, tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Unnecessary medications must be disposed of in special ways to ensure they cannot be consumed by pets, children, and others. However, you should not flush this medicine down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medications is through a drug take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage / recycling department to find out about take-back programs in your community. See the FDA Safe Drug Disposal website (http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p) for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.
It is important to keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children, as many containers (such as those containing weekly pills and those for eye drops, creams, patches and inhalers) are not child-resistant and small children can easily open them. To protect young children from poisoning, always close the safety caps and immediately place the medicine in a safe place, one that is upright and out of their sight and reach. http://www.upandaway.org
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim collapsed, had a seizure, is having trouble breathing, or is unable to wake up, immediately call 911 for emergency services.
What other information should I know?
Keep all your appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medicine. This medicine is a controlled substance. Prescriptions can be refilled only a limited number of times; ask your pharmacist if you have any questions.
It is important that you keep a written list of all prescription and over-the-counter (over-the-counter) medications you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should take this list with you every time you visit a doctor or if you go into hospital. It is also important information to take with you in case of emergencies.
Brand names
- Alagesic ®
- Americet ®
- Anolor®
- Anoquan ®
- Arcet ®
- Dolgic ®
- Dolmar®
- Endolor®
- Esgic®
- Ezol®
- Femcet®
- Fioricet®
- Fiorpap®
- G-1®
- Ide-cet®
- Isocet®
- Margesic®
- Medigesic®
- Minotal®
- Mygracet®
- Nonbac®
- Pacaps®
- Pharmagesic®
- Quala Cet®
- Repan®
- Tenake®
- Tencet®
- Triad®
- Two-Dyne®
- Zebutal®
Disclaimer: We have made every effort to ensure that all information is factually accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date. However, this article should not be used as a licensed health care professional’s choice of knowledge and expertise. You should always consult your doctor or other health care professional before taking any medication. The information given here is subject to change and it has not been used to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions or adverse effects. The lack of warning or other information for any drug does not indicate that the combination of medicine or medication is safe, effective or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.