Fiorinal

Fiorinal

"See also: Fioricet, a preparation using paracetamol (acetaminophen) instead of aspirin."

Fiorinal is a combination analgesic medication consisting of aspirin, the barbiturate butalbital and caffeine. Some formulations also contain the opioid codeine. It is indicated for the treatment of tension headaches and is often used off-label (without FDA-approval) to treat migraines. The mechanism of action is not well understood. Since butalbital is habit-forming, using fiorinal daily can lead to dependency. Fiorinal #3 contains: 30 mg codeine, 50 mg butalbital, 40 mg caffeine, and 325 mg aspirin.

Other brand names include Fiormor, Fiortal, Fortabs, and Laniroif.

External links

* [http://www.drugs.com/fiorinal.html Fiorinal] - drugs.com
* [http://www.headaches.org/education/Medications/Fiorinal_and_Fioricet Fiorinal & Fioricet] - National Headache Foundation
* [http://www.migraines.org/treatment/profiori.htm Fiorinal] - migraines.org


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