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ORBIVAN™
(butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine) Capsules, USP
DRUG DESCRIPTION
ORBIVAN™ Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Capsules, USP are supplied in hard-gelatin capsule form for oral administration.
Each capsule contains the following active ingredients:
| Butalbital, USP | 50 mg |
| Acetaminophen, USP | 300 mg |
| Caffeine, USP | 40 mg |
Inactive Ingredients: sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, D&C yellow #10, FD&C red#40, titanium dioxide, FD&C blue #1, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin.
Butalbital (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid), is a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate of molecular weight 212.25. It has the following structural formula:
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Acetaminophen (4'-hydroxyacetanilide), is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic of molecular weight 151.16. It has the following structural formula:
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Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), is a central nervous system stimulant of molecular weight 194.19. It has the following structural formula:
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Last reviewed on RxList: 8/15/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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