Butalbital is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. Butalbital is often combined with other medications, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin, for the treatment of pain and headache.

Butalbital 40 mg is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. It loosens up muscle constrictions engaged with a pressure cerebral pain. Fioricet - Butalbital 40 mg uses to treat pain and vascular headaches.