Why should Fiorinal with Codeine not be prescribed?
If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to butalbital, codeine, aspirin, caffeine, or other pain relievers, you should not take Fiorinal with Codeine. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced. Unless you are directed to do so by your doctor, do not take Fiorinal with Codeine if you have: a tendency to bleed too much, severe vitamin K deficiency, severe liver damage, nasal polyps (growths or nodules), asthma due to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, swelling due to fluid retention, peptic ulcer, or porphyria (an inherited metabolic disorder affecting the liver and bone marrow). Because aspirin, when given to children and teenagers with chickenpox or flu, can cause a dangerous neurological disease called Reye’s syndrome, do not use Fiorinal with Codeine under these circumstances.
