Buscapina
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine Maleate · Tablet, Coated · Oral
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg Caffeine 60 mg Pyrilamine maleate 15 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever Diuretic Anthistamine
Uses
Uses for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: cramps bloating water-weight gain headache backache muscle aches fatigue
Warnings
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 allergic 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 doctoror pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin takin 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 children 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.
Do not use
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 allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use
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
Ask a doctoror pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin takin sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children 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
Directions do not exceed recommended dosage Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets with water every 6 hours as needed do not exceed 6 caplets per day Children under 12 years: do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, corn starch, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, lactose, purified water
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by OPMX LLC (revised Mar 11, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 5 products
- Caffeine in 5 products
- Pyrilamine Maleate in 5 products
Buscapina NDC products (5)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69729-130 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 60 mg/1; Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | OPMX LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69729-131 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 60 mg/1; Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | OPMX LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69729-132 | Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg/1; Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 60 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | OPMX LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69729-813 | Pyrilamine Maleate 500 mg/1; Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 60 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | OPMX LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69729-818 | Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg/1; Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 60 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | OPMX LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Buscapina used for?
Uses for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: cramps bloating water-weight gain headache backache muscle aches fatigue
Who makes Buscapina?
Buscapina is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including OPMX LLC.