EXCEDRIN MILD HEADACHE CAPLETS- acetaminophen and caffeine tablet, coated
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active ingredient
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Active Ingredient
Caffeine 65 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever Aid
Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache
Warnings
Allergy alert
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 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 heartbeat.
Do not use
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- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
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- 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
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- you have liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- any new symptoms occur
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- painful area is red or swollen
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- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
These could be signs of a serious condition
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
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do not use more than directed
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- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capletsevery 4–6 hours; not more than 8 capletsin 24 hours
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- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
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- store at 20-25C (68-77F)
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- close cap tightly after use
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- read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information.
Inactive Ingredients
carnauba wax, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
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