Components of these combinations include

Nonnarcotic analgesics: Acetaminophen, salicylates, salsalate, salicylamide.

Barbiturates, meprobamate, and antihistamines: Barbiturates, meprobamate, and antihistamines are used for their sedative effects.

Antacids: Antacids are used to minimize gastric upset from salicylates.

Caffeine: Caffeine, a traditional component of many analgesic formulations, may be beneficial in treating certain vascular headaches.

Belladonna: Belladonna alkaloids are used as antispasmodics.

Pamabrom: Pamabrom is used as a diuretic.

Cinnamedrine: Cinnamedrine, a sympathomimetic amine claimed to have a relaxant effect in the uterus, is used in products for premenstrual syndrome. Its real value has not been established.

Aminobenzoate: Aminobenzoate retards the conjugation of salicylic acid and prolongs the action of salicylates.

Other components listed but not contributing to the analgesic properties of these products include: Calcium gluconate, ipecac, and camphor.

Nonnarcotic Analgesic Combinations
Trade Name Strength/Ingredient Average Dose
Equagesic Tablets,1 Micrainin Tablets 325 mg aspirin, 200 mg meprobamate 1 or 2 tablets every 2 to 6 hours
Magsal Tablets 600 mg magnesium salicylate, 25 mg phenyltoloxamine citrate 1 or 2 tablets every 2 to 6 hours
Phrenilin Tablets, Triaprin Capsules 325 mg acetaminophen, 50 mg butalbital 1 or 2 tablets or capsules every 2 to 6 hours
Bupap, Phrenilin Forte Capsules, Prominol, Repan, Sedapap-10 Tablets, Tencon 650 mg acetaminophen, 50 mg butalbital 1 or 2 tablets or capsules every 2 to 6 hours

1 Contains tartrazine.

Combination Drugs

  1. Respiratory Combination Products
  2. Upper Respiratory Combinations
  3. Antibiotic Combinations
  4. Gastrointestinal Anticholinergic Combinations
  5. Narcotic Analgesic Combinations
  6. Nonnarcotic Analgesic Combinations
  7. Diuretic Combinations
  8. Migraine Combinations

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