Label: BUSCAPINA- acetaminophen, caffeine, pyrilamine maleate tablet, coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated September 4, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients

    Purpose

    Active Ingredients (in each caplet)Purpose
    Acetaminophen 500mgPain reliever
    Caffeine 60mgDiuretic
    Pyrilamine maleate 15mgAntihistamine

  • Uses

    for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods:

    • cramps
    • bloating
    • water-weight gain
    • headache
    • backache
    • muscle aches
    • fatigue
  • Warnings

    Liver warning:

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

    • more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Allergy alert

    Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: •

    • skin reddening
    • blisters
    • rash
    • hives
    • facial swelling
    • asthma (wheezing)
    • shock

    If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Do not use

    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen ask a doctor or pharmacist
    • if you have ever had an allertgic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • glaucoma
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

    • you may get drowsy
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
    • limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability sleeplessness, and, occasionally rapid heartbeat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • new symptoms appear
    • redness or swelling is present
    • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

    If pregnant or breast-feeding

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of chlidren.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • do not exceed recommended dosage
    • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets with water. Repeat every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 6 caplets per day.
      • children under 12 years: consult a doctor
  • Other information

    • store at room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C)
    • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGN OF TAMPERING
  • Inactive ingredients

    colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, pvp K-30, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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  • Buscapina 6 caplets

    Buscapina

    Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine Maleate Tablets

    NDC 69729-132-06

    • Cramps
    • Bloating
    • Fatigue
    • Heacache
    • Backache

    6 Caplets

    3 packs of 2 Caplets

    Buscapina w6

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BUSCAPINA 
    acetaminophen, caffeine, pyrilamine maleate tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69729-132
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PYRILAMINE MALEATE (UNII: R35D29L3ZA) (PYRILAMINE - UNII:HPE317O9TL) PYRILAMINE MALEATE15 mg
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    CAFFEINE (UNII: 3G6A5W338E) (CAFFEINE - UNII:3G6A5W338E) CAFFEINE60 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A (UNII: H8AV0SQX4D)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScorescore with uneven pieces
    ShapeCAPSULESize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code V1
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69729-132-063 in 1 CARTON09/04/2023
    12 in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34309/04/2023
    Labeler - OPMX LLC (029918743)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Vovantis Laboratories Private Limited650502151manufacture(69729-132)