Label: HEADACHE RELIEF EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated December 28, 2012

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  • Active ingredients (in each caplet)

    Acetaminophen 250 mg

    Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*

    Caffeine 65 mg

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever

    Pain reliever

    Pain reliever aid

  • Uses

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

    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.

    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

    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

    Stop use and ask 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

    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 (1-800-222-1222). 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
    • 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
  • Other information

    • store at controlled room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
    • excursions permitted to 15ºC to 30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized starch, silica, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, and triglycerides

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients of Excedrin® Extra Strength**

    EXTRA STRENGTH

    HEADACHE RELIEF

    Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID)* and Caffeine

    Pain Reliever/Pain Reliever Aid

    GLUTEN FREE

    CAPLETS

    **This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, owner of the registered trademark Excedrin® Extra Strength.

    Distributed by: Kmart Corporation

    Hoffman Estates, IL  60179

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    DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

  • Package Label

    Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg, Caffeine 65 mg

    Smart Sense Extra Strength Headache Relief Caplets

     

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HEADACHE RELIEF  EXTRA STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49738-184
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN250 mg
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN250 mg
    CAFFEINE (UNII: 3G6A5W338E) (CAFFEINE - UNII:3G6A5W338E) CAFFEINE65 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POVIDONE K15 (UNII: E54VE15114)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: 43AGM4PHPI)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code 2793
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49738-184-501 in 1 BOX
    150 in 1 BOTTLE
    2NDC:49738-184-101 in 1 BOX
    2100 in 1 BOTTLE
    3NDC:49738-184-201 in 1 BOX
    3200 in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart34306/19/2012
    Labeler - SMART SENSE (Kmart) (008965873)
    Registrant - P and L Development of New York Corporation (800014821)