Excedrin Migraine (APAP 250 MG / ASA 250 MG / caffeine 65 MG) Oral Tablet

Generic Name: ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN (NSAID), AND CAFFEINE
Brand Name: Excedrin Extra Strength
  • Substance Name(s):
  • ASPIRIN
  • CAFFEINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN

WARNINGS

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 Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 tables in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed 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 heart beat. Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. Ask Doctor before use if you have liver disease stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburnyou have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis. or kidney disease you are taking a diuretic high blood pressure you have asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription) a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition Stop use and ask doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. you experience any of the following signs os stomach bleeding feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs painful area is red or swollen pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Keep out of reach of children Overdose Warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

OVERDOSAGE

Overdose Warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache a cold arthritis muscular aches sinusitis toothache premenstrual & menstrual cramps

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Inactive ingredients benzoic acid, carnauba wax, FD&C blue #1, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, light mineral oil, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

PURPOSE

Purpose Pain reliever Pain reliever Pain reliever aid

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Keep out of reach of children

ASK DOCTOR

Ask Doctor before use if you have liver disease stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburnyou have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis. or kidney disease you are taking a diuretic high blood pressure you have asthma

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Directions do not use more than directed (see Overdose Warning) drink a full glass of water with each dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets every 6 hours; not more than 8 tables in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor Other information store at controlled room temperature 200 – 250 C (680 – 770 F) read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information

PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING

If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

DO NOT USE

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

STOP USE

Stop use and ask doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. you experience any of the following signs os stomach bleeding feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs painful area is red or swollen pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days any new symptoms appear

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Acetaminophen 250 mg Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)* Caffeine 65 mg *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription) a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition