Buscapina Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Pyrilamine Maleate 500 mg; 500 mg; 60 mg Tablet, Film Coated
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Buscapina Acetaminophen is an over-the-counter oral tablet classified under the OTC monograph rule, containing three active ingredients. Acetaminophen is typically used to reduce fever and relieve minor pain. Caffeine functions as a central nervous system stimulant and is commonly included in pain-relief products to enhance their effects. Pyrilamine maleate is an antihistamine typically used to reduce itching and other allergy-related symptoms.
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Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
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Povidone K30 is a synthetic polymer made from petroleum. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A modified starch derived from potato or corn starch. It absorbs water quickly and helps tablets or capsules break apart and dissolve in the stomach, acting as a disintegrant to ensure the medicine releases its active ingredients properly.
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A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
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Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Buscapina 500 mg/1; 500 mg/1; 60 mgthis 69729-0813-24 | OPMX | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69729-0813-24 You're viewing this | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (69729-813-24) / 12 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2025-11-12 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: cramps bloating water-weight gain headache backache muscle aches fatigue
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
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
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 6 tablets 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 warning: 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 un rination due to the enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem sucha 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 aboout 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 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 symtoms.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
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 symtoms.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg Caffeine 60 mg Pyrilamine maleate 15 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredientes colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, pvp K-30, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purpose Acetaminophen 500 mg Pain reliever Caffeine 60 mg Diuretic Pyrilamine maleate 15 mg Antihistamine