MARTEN-TAB

Drug Name: MARTEN-TAB

MARTEN-TAB DESCRIPTION:
BUTALBITAL W/ACETAMINOPHEN - ORAL (byou-TAL-bih-tall WITH uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen)

COMMON MARTEN-TAB BRAND NAME(S):
Phrenilin

MARTEN-TAB SIDE EFFECTS:
May cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, severe stomach pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE MARTEN-TAB:
MARTEN-TAB: To prevent upset stomach, take this medication with food or milk. Sustained-release preparations must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them as this will destroy the long action and may increase side effects. Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs. Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it. Take this as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take it more frequently without your doctor's approval.

MARTEN-TAB USES:
MARTEN-TAB is a pain reliever and sedative. It is used to relieve tension headaches.

OTHER USES OF MARTEN-TAB:
MARTEN-TAB may also be used to treat pain when a calming effect is also needed.

MARTEN-TAB PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid activities requiring alertness while taking MARTEN-TAB, since it can cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. To prevent oversedation, avoid using alcohol and other sedative type medications while taking this. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Long-term use of MARTEN-TAB can lead to addiction. Do not take this more often or for longer than prescribed. Follow your doctor's instructions. Because MARTEN-TAB contains acetaminophen, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medications containing acetaminophen which is commonly found in nonprescription pain relievers and cough-and-cold products. Read labels carefully to check ingredients. MARTEN-TAB should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Small amounts of MARTEN-TAB appear in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

MARTEN-TAB DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), narcotic pain medications (e.g., codeine). MARTEN-TAB may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

MARTEN-TAB OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, unusual drowsiness or dizziness, lack of feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, and loss of consciousness.

MISSED MARTEN-TAB DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

MARTEN-TAB STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.