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HEAD PAIN RELIEF

Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets

Excedrin Extra Strength combines three active ingredients to provide strong over-the-counter relief for headaches and other kinds of pain.

The fast-acting formula delivers extra strength headache relief—for some, relief starts in as little as 15 minutes.

Excedrin Extra Strength Headache

Use as directed

Excedrin Extra Strength package
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache 100 Caplets
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache Drug Facts

Excedrin Extra Strength combines three active ingredients to provide strong over-the-counter relief for headaches and other kinds of pain.

The fast-acting formula delivers extra strength headache relief—for some, relief starts in as little as 15 minutes.

USES

Provides temporary relief for headaches and for minor aches and pains due to:

  • A cold
  • Arthritis
  • Muscular aches
  • Toothache
  • Premenstrual and menstrual cramps

DIRECTIONS

Adults and children 12 years and older: Take 2 tablets every 6 hours; not more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Do not use more than directed.

Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

  • Acetaminophen 250 mg
  • Aspirin 250 mg – Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
  • Caffeine 65 mg

WORKS IN 3 WAYS*

TO RELIEVE HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES FAST

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BLOCKS

PAIN SIGNALS

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ELEVATES

YOUR PAIN THRESHOLD

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ENHANCES

PAIN RELIEVING EFFECT

*Based on the mechanisms of action of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine

works in 3 ways

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