Fiorinal
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''See also: [[Fioricet]], a preparation using [[paracetamol]] (acetaminophen) instead of [[aspirin]].''
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'''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/consumer/topicsheets/fiorinal_fioricet.html Fiorinal & Fioricet] - National Headache Foundation
* [http://www.migraines.org/treatment/profiori.htm Fiorinal] - migraines.org
[[Category:Analgesics]]
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