EXCEDRIN® Tension Headache Product Information
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 500 mg ……………………………………………………………………………………….Pain reliever
(formulated with 65 mg caffeine)
Uses
Uses
• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• headache
• muscular aches
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
• more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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
• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist
before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• any new symptoms occur
• symptoms do not get better or worsen
• 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
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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.
Directions
• do not use more than directed
• 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
Other information
• store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information.
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, carnauba wax, D&C red # 27 lake, D&C yellow # 10 lake, FD&C blue # 1 lake, FD&C red # 40, hypromellose, light mineral oil, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 20, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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It's important to use Excedrin® Tension Headache according to label instructions. As with any medication, if you have any questions, contact your healthcare professional.
