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Extra Strength Excedrin®
Extra Strength Excedrin is a combination pain reliever that contains acetaminophen, aspirin and therapeutically active caffeine™. Excedrin® Tension Headache Excedrin Tension Headache provides fast relief for the head, neck and shoulder pain associated with tension-type headaches. Extra Strength Excedrin® Product Information Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes Acetaminophen 250 mg Pain reliever Aspirin 250 mg Pain reliever Caffeine 65 mg Warnings Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction, which may include: • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen and aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen and aspirin may cause liver damage and stomach bleeding. Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. Excedrin® Tension Headache Product Information Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each geltab) Purpose Acetaminophen 500 mg (formulated with 65 mg caffeine) Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • headache • muscular aches Do not use • with any other products containing acetaminophen. Taking more than directed may cause liver damage. |