Actigall and Aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine

• Generic Name: ursodiol
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Actigall, Urso, Urso Forte, Urso DS

Actigall is a bile acid that decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. This medicine helps break down cholesterol that has formed into stones in the gallbladder. This medicine also increases bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.

Actigall is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Actigall capsules are used to treat small gallstones in people who cannot have gallbladder surgery, and to prevent gallstones in overweight patients undergoing rapid weight loss. This medicine capsules are not for treating gallstones that are calcified.

Actigall may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: aspirin / butalbital / caffeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Butalbital Compound, Fiorinal, Fiormor, Fiortal, Fortabs, Idenal, Laniroif

Aspirin is a pain reliever, as well as an anti-inflammatory and a fever reducer.

Butalbital is a barbiturate. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches. aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine is not for treating headaches that come and go.

Aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine may also be used for purposes not those listed in this medication guide.