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Alternate Names:Bucet (not available in Canada)
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What is Bucet (not available in Canada) used for? |
Bucet (not available in Canada) is a pain reliever and relaxant and is used to treat tension headaches.
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When should Bucet (not available in Canada) not be taken?
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Do not use Bucet (not available in Canada) if you are allergic to this or similar medicines or to any ingredient present in Bucet (not available in Canada). |
What precautions should I follow when taking Bucet (not available in Canada) ?
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Before using Bucet (not available in Canada), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine like antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; other prescription pain medicine; narcotics; other barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics, if you are taking any herbal products, if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment, heart ot lung problem, |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Bucet (not available in Canada)?
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Bucet (not available in Canada) will relieve a headache best if you take it as soon as the headache begins . If you get warning signs of a migraine, take Bucet (not available in Canada) as soon as you are sure that the migraine is coming. This may even stop the headache pain from occurring. Lying down in a quiet, dark room for a while after taking Bucet (not available in Canada) also helps to relieve headaches . |
What are the side effects of Bucet (not available in Canada)?
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Most severe: Bleeding or crusting sores on lips; chest pain; fever with or without chills; hive-like swellings (large) on eyelids, face, lips, and/or tongue; muscle cramps or pain; red, thickened, or scaly skin; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing; skin rash, itching, or hives; sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth (painful); sore throat
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Most common: Bloated or ``gassy'' feeling; dizziness or lightheadedness (mild); drowsiness (mild); nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain (occurring without other symptoms of overdose)
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Other: Confusion (mild); mental depression; unusual excitement (mild)
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How should I take Bucet (not available in Canada)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Bucet (not available in Canada) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Bucet (not available in Canada) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Bucet (not available in Canada). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. When you take Bucet (not available in Canada) for a long time, your body may get used to it so that larger amounts are needed to produce the same effects. This is called tolerance to Bucet (not available in Canada). Also, butalbital may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) when it is used for a long time or in large doses. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking Bucet (not available in Canada). In patients who get headaches, the first symptom of withdrawal may be new (rebound) headaches. If Bucet (not available in Canada) stops working as well as it did when you first started using it. This may mean that you are in danger of becoming dependent on Bucet (not available in Canada). Do not try to get better pain relief by increasing the dose. For tension headaches: Adults - One or 2 capsules or tablets every four hours as needed. If Bucet (not available in Canada) contains 325 or 500 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen in each capsule or tablet, you should not take more than six capsules or tablets a day. If Bucet (not available in Canada) contains 650 mg of acetaminophen in each capsule or tablet, you should not take more than four capsules or tablets a day.
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How should Bucet (not available in Canada) be stored?
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Store Bucet (not available in Canada) in a dry place at room temperature between 59° - 86°F. Keep out of reach of children and pets |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Bucet (not available in Canada), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Bucet (not available in Canada) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Bucet (not available in Canada). If you have any questions about Bucet (not available in Canada), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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