Fioricet is a prescription medication that contains three active ingredients: butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine. Each component serves a specific purpose:
Butalbital is a barbiturate that helps alleviate pain by relaxing the nervous system.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Caffeine enhances the effectiveness of acetaminophen and butalbital and can help improve the analgesic effect.