For the treatment of the symptom complex of tension headache
Oral dosage (capsules or tablets containing 50 mg of butalbital, 300 or 325 mg of acetaminophen, 40 mg of caffeine)
Adults
1 or 2 capsules or tablets PO every 4 hours as needed. Max: 6 capsules or tablets/day.
Children and Adolescents 12 to 17 years
1 or 2 capsules or tablets PO every 4 hours as needed. Max: 6 capsules or tablets/day.
Oral dosage (solution containing 50 mg of butalbital, 325 mg of acetaminophen, 40 mg of caffeine per 15 mL)
Adults
15 to 30 mL PO every 4 hours as needed. Max: 90 mL/day.
Children and Adolescents 12 to 17 years
15 to 30 mL PO every 4 hours as needed. Max: 90 mL/day.
For the acute treatment of migraine
Oral dosage (capsules or tablets containing 50 mg of butalbital, 325 mg of acetaminophen, 40 mg of caffeine)
Adults
1 capsule or tablet PO once. Guidelines classify butalbital; acetaminophen; caffeine as having possible efficacy for the treatment of acute migraine.