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Expert: Nigel Simmons - 10/10/2009


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I found a white oval shaped pill kind of thick with one side having A236 on it.  Do you have any idea what it its?

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Pamela

My apologies for a slow response, I was away on business which extended into a busy weekend and had little time for internet access.

I cannot find any image of a tablet sich as you describe, but several sources describe the product as a generic (unbranded) combination:

Oblong white tablet imprinted A 236 is acetaminophen 325 mg, butalbital 50 mg and caffeine 40 mg

If this is correct, then it would be a prescription only medicine.

My advice would be to discard the tablet safely to prevent misuse.

I hope this helps.

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I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised. Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner. I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question. Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?

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Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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