Excedrin Extra Strength Headache Pain Relief Caplets

Excedrin Extra Strength headache medicine has a fast-acting formula that delivers powerful relief from headache symptoms. For some, headache relief starts in just 15 minutes. With 2 pain fighters and an amplifier, Excedrin Extra Strength helps you fight headaches, fast. Excedrin Extra Strength's combination of active ingredients, acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine, offer a fast-acting, non-prescription headache pain reliever alternative. It's a headache treatment that relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, cold, arthritis, muscular aches, toothache and premenstrual and menstrual cramps. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets every 6 hours; not more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor. HSA/FSA Eligible
Fast-acting formula that delivers powerful relief from headache symptoms
2 pain fighters and an amplifier

See the full list of product ingredients on the product label. Active Ingredients (In Each Caplet):

See directions below. Do not use more than directed
drink a full glass of water with each dose
adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

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 on Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness. 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.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. 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 Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include hives, facial swelling, shock and asthma (wheezing)
Alcohol warning: If you consume three or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers
Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding. Do not use aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer if you are allergic to aspirin
Ask a doctor before use if you have: asthma; ulcers; stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain) that persist or recur; bleeding problems
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning), gout, diabetes or arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if: an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away; new symptoms occur; pain gets worse or lasts more than ten days; redness or swelling is present; ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use
IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT NOT TO USE ASPIRIN DURING THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIREctED TO DO SO BY A DOctOR BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE UNBORN CHILD OR COMPLICATIONS DURING DELIVERY
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of an overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away