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

  • NDC Code(s): 49035-786-80
  • Packager: EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC)
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated March 20, 2024

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  • Active ingredients (in each geltab)

    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  
      • toothache
      • premenstrual and 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: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    • skin reddening
    • blisters
    • rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction, which may include:

    • hives
    • facial swelling
    • shock
    • asthma (wheezing)

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

    • adults take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
    • 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 have asthma
    • you are taking a diuretic

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
    • taking 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 and swollen
    • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
    • any new symptoms occur.

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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
    • drink a full glass of water with each dose
    • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 geltabs every 6 hours; do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
    • children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
  • Other information

    • store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    black printing ink,corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, gelatin,glycerin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose-low substituted, hypromellose, iron oxide black, maltitol, povidone, purified water, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide


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    Compare to the active ingredients in Excedrin® Extra Strength

    Extra Strength

    Headache Relief

    Acetaminophen, 250 mg,

    Aspirin (NSAID), 250 mg

    Caffeine 65 mg

    Pain Reliever / Pain Reliever Aid

    GELTABS

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC, distributor of Excedrin® Extra Strength.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc.,

    Bentonville, AR 72718

  • Package Label

    Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*, Caffeine 65 mg, *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

    EQUATE Extra Strength Headache Relief

  • Package label

    Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*, Caffeine 65 mg, *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

    EQUATE Extra Strength Headache Relief

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HEADACHE RELIEF  EXTRA STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49035-786
    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
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 9XZ8H6N6OH)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    MALTITOL (UNII: D65DG142WK)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    ALUMINUM OXIDE (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, LOW SUBSTITUTED (UNII: 2165RE0K14)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code P
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49035-786-8080 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/28/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01302/28/2018
    Labeler - EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC) (051957769)