DEA schedule
Is butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entries: Butalbital (Schedule III); Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du (Schedule III); Codeine combination product 90 mg/du (Schedule III).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 8 prescription listings from 5 labelers, all Schedule III |
| DEA controlled substances list | Butalbital: Schedule III; Codeine: Schedule II; Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du: Schedule III; Codeine combination product 90 mg/du: Schedule III; Codeine preparations - 200 mg/(100 ml or 100 gm): Schedule V |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butalbital | 2100 | III | No | Fiorinal; Butalbital with aspirin | Listed by name |
| Codeine | 9050 | II | Yes | Morphine methyl ester; methyl morphine | Listed by name |
| Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du | 9803 | III | Yes | Codeine with papaverine or noscapine | Listed combination or preparation |
| Codeine combination product 90 mg/du | 9804 | III | Yes | Empirin; Fiorinal; Tylenol; ASA or APAP w/codeine | Listed combination or preparation |
| Codeine preparations - 200 mg/(100 ml or 100 gm) | None | V | Yes | Cosanyl; Robitussin A-C; Cheracol; Cerose; Pediacof | Listed combination or preparation |
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0054-0650 | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate | capsule | 50 mg/1; 300 mg/1; 40 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CIII |
| 0054-3000 | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate | capsule | 50 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 40 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | CIII |
| 51991-073 | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate | capsule | 50 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 40 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. | CIII |
| 71335-0194 | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate | capsule | 50 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 40 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIII |
| 72162-1591 | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate | capsule | 50 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 40 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | CIII |
| 0591-3220 | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate | capsule | 30 mg/1; 50 mg/1; 40 mg/1; 325 mg/1 | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | CIII |
| 0591-2641 | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate | capsule | 50 mg/1; 300 mg/1; 40 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | CIII |
| 79739-6670 | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate | capsule | 50 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 40 mg/1; 30 mg/1 | LGM PHARMA SOLUTIONS, LLC | CIII |
Questions
Is butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine a controlled substance?
Yes. Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine is a Schedule III controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entries: Butalbital (Schedule III); Codeine & isoquinoline alkaloid 90 mg/du (Schedule III); Codeine combination product 90 mg/du (Schedule III).
Is butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine a narcotic?
Yes. The DEA list marks butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine as a narcotic (NARC = Y) and places it in Schedule III. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Barbiturate and Central Nervous System Stimulant and Methylxanthine and Opioid Agonist.
What schedule is butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine?
Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine and codeine is Schedule III in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.
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- Methylxanthines listFDA drug class
- Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 0054-0650Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine NDC record
- NDC 0054-3000Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine NDC record
- NDC 0591-2641Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine NDC record
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