BUTALBITAL, ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE capsule

Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate by

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Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Dispensing Solutions, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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  • DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

    Controlled Substance

    Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate Capsules is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration and is classified under Schedule III.

    Abuse and Dependence

    Codeine

    Codeine can produce drug dependence of the morphine type and, therefore, has the potential for being abused. Psychological dependence, physical dependence, and tolerance may develop upon repeated administration and it should be prescribed and administered with the same degree of caution appropriate to the use of other oral narcotic medications.

    Butalbital

    Barbiturates may be habit-forming

    Tolerance, psychological dependence, and physical dependence may occur especially following prolonged use of high doses of barbiturates. The average daily dose for the barbiturate addict is usually about 1,500 mg. As tolerance to barbiturates develops, the amount needed to maintain the same level of intoxication increases; tolerance to a fatal dosage, however, does not increase more than two-fold. As this occurs, the margin between an intoxication dosage and fatal dosage becomes smaller. The lethal dose of a barbiturate is far less if alcohol is also ingested. Major withdrawal symptoms (convulsions and delirium) may occur within 16 hours and last up to 5 days after abrupt cessation of these drugs. Intensity of withdrawal symptoms gradually declines over a period of approximately 15 days. Treatment of barbiturate dependence consists of cautious and gradual withdrawal of the drug.

    Barbiturate-dependent patients can be withdrawn by using a number of different withdrawal regimens. One method involves initiating treatment at the patient's regular dosage level and gradually decreasing the daily dosage as tolerated by the patient.

  • OVERDOSAGE

    Following an acute overdosage of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate Capsules, toxicity may result from the barbiturate, the codeine, or the acetaminophen. Toxicity due to the caffeine is less likely, due to the relatively small amounts in this formulation.

    Signs and Symptoms

    Toxicity from barbiturate poisoning includes drowsiness, confusion, and coma; respiratory depression; hypotension; and hypovolemic shock. Toxicity from codeine poisoning includes the opioid triad of: pinpoint pupils, depression of respiration, and loss of consciousness. Convulsions may occur. In acetaminophen overdosage : dose-dependent, potentially fatal hepatic necrosis is the most serious adverse effect. Renal tubular necroses, hypoglycemic coma, and thrombocytopenia may also occur. Early symptoms following a potentially hepatotoxic overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, and general malaise. Clinical and laboratory evidence of hepatic toxicity may not be apparent until 48 to 72 hours post-ingestion. In adults hepatic toxicity has rarely been reported with acute overdoses of less than 10 grams, or fatalities with less than 15 grams. Acute caffeine poisoning may cause insomnia, restlessness, tremor, and delirium, tachycardia, and extrasystoles.

    Treatment

    A single or multiple overdose with Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate Capsules is a potentially lethal polydrug overdose, and consultation with a regional poison control center is recommended. Immediate treatment includes support of cardiorespiratory function and measures to reduce drug absorption. Vomiting should be induced mechanically, or with syrup of ipecac, if the patient is alert (adequate pharyngeal and laryngeal reflexes). Oral activated charcoal (1 g/kg) should follow gastric emptying. The first dose should be accompanied by an appropriate cathartic. If repeated doses are used, the cathartic might be included with alternate doses as required. Hypotension is usually hypovolemic and should respond to fluids. The value of vasopressor agents such as norepinephrine or phenylephrine hydrochloride in treating hypotension is questionable since they increase vasoconstriction and decrease blood flow. However, if prolonged support of blood pressure is required, norepinephrine bitartrate (Levophed®)2 may be given I.V. with the usual precautions and serial blood pressure monitoring. A cuffed endotracheal tube should be inserted before gastric lavage of the unconscious patient and, when necessary, to provide assisted respiration. If renal function is normal, forced diuresis may aid in the elimination of the barbiturate. Alkalinization of the urine increases renal excretion of some barbiturates, especially phenobarbital.

    Meticulous attention should be given to maintaining adequate pulmonary ventilation. In severe cases of intoxication, peritoneal dialysis, or preferably hemodialysis may be considered. If hypoprothrombinemia occurs due to acetaminophen overdose, vitamin K should be administered intravenously.

    Naloxone, a narcotic antagonist, can reverse respiratory depression and coma associated with opioid overdose. Naloxone 0.4 to 2 mg is given parenterally. Since the duration of action of codeine may exceed that of the naloxone, the patient should be kept under continuous surveillance and repeated doses of the antagonist should be administered as needed to maintain adequate respiration. A narcotic antagonist should not be administered in the absence of clinically significant respiratory or cardiovascular depression.

    If the dose of acetaminophen may have exceeded 140 mg/kg, N-acetyl-cysteine should be administered as early as possible. Serum acetaminophen levels should be obtained, since levels 4 or more hours following ingestion help predict acetaminophen toxicity. Do not await acetaminophen assay results before initiating treatment. Hepatic enzymes should be obtained initially, and repeated at 24-hour intervals. Methemoglobinemia over 30% should be treated with methylene blue by slow intravenous administration.


  • 2 Levophed® is a registered Trademark of Hospira, Inc.
  • Toxic doses (for adults)

    Butalbital: toxic dose 1 g (20 capsules)

    Acetaminophen: toxic dose 10 g (30 capsules)

    Caffeine: toxic dose 1 g (25 capsules)

    Codeine: toxic dose 240 mg (8 capsules).

  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    One or two capsules every four hours. Total daily dosage should not exceed six capsules.

    Extended and repeated use of this combination product is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate Capsules: Dark blue, opaque cap with a gray, opaque body, and body is imprinted with "B 073" in black ink.

    Bottles of 100's (NDC: 51991-073-01)

    Store and Dispense

    Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) in a tight, light-resistant container. [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Manufactured by:
    Nexgen Pharma, Inc.
    Irvine, CA 92614

    Distributed by:
    Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Boca Raton, FL 33847

    6670(Rev. 10/08)

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Capsule Bottle

    NDC: <a href=/NDC/68258-2012->68258-2012-</a>XX

    NDC: 68258-2012-XX
    NDC: 68258-2012-09

    Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate Capsules
    CIII

    Codeine Phosphate, USP ........................................ 30 mg
    Butalbital, USP ........................................................50 mg
    Caffeine, USP ......................................................... 40 mg
    Acetaminophen, USP .............................................. 325 mg

    Rx Only
    90 Capsules

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BUTALBITAL, ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE 
    butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine phosphate capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 68258-2012(NDC:51991-073)
    Route of AdministrationORALDEA ScheduleCIII    
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Butalbital (UNII: KHS0AZ4JVK) (Butalbital - UNII:KHS0AZ4JVK) Butalbital50 mg
    Acetaminophen (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (Acetaminophen - UNII:362O9ITL9D) Acetaminophen325 mg
    Caffeine (UNII: 3G6A5W338E) (Caffeine - UNII:3G6A5W338E) Caffeine40 mg
    Codeine Phosphate (UNII: GSL05Y1MN6) (Codeine - UNII:Q830PW7520) Codeine30 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C Blue No. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C Red No. 3 (UNII: PN2ZH5LOQY)  
    FD&C Red No. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C Yellow No. 5 (UNII: I753WB2F1M)  
    Gelatin (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    Cellulose, Microcrystalline (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    Stearic Acid (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Talc (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    Titanium Dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorblue, grayScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize22mm
    FlavorImprint Code B073
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 68258-2012-990 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07656007/01/2004
    Labeler - Dispensing Solutions, Inc. (066070785)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Dispensing Solutions, Inc.066070785relabel, repack

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