Excedrin^® Menstrual Complete Product Information

Drug Facts

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Active ingredients (in each gelcap) Purposes
Acetaminophen 250 mg ………………………………………………………………………………………..Pain reliever
Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)^* …………………………………………………………………………………….....Pain reliever
Caffeine 65 mg ……………………………………………………………………………………………...Diuretic
^*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
        • muscular aches     • headache     • backache     • premenstrual & menstrual cramps
• temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with menstrual periods:
        • water-weight gain     • bloating         • swelling     • full feeling     • fatigue

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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 gelcaps 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 an NSAID, which may cause severe 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 prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (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.

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Do not use
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, 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.

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

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
• 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

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Stop use and ask a doctor if
• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you experience any of the following signs of 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

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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.

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Directions

• do not use more than directed
• drink a full glass of water with each dose
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 gelcaps every 4-6 hours; not more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

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Other information

• store at controlled room temperature 20^°-25^°C (68^°-77^°F)
• read all product information before using.

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Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, D&C red # 28, D&C yellow #10, FD&C green #3, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, light mineral oil, microcrystalline cellulose, pepsin, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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