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

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 7, 2023

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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
      • 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: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction, which may include:

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

    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.

    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 asthma
    • you are taking a diuretic
    • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
    • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease

    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
      • any new symptoms appear
    • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding 
      • feel faint
      • vomit blood
      • have bloody or black stool
      • have stomach pain that does not get better
    • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
    • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days

    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

    • painful area is red and swollen.

    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 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. 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; 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

    carnauba wax**, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil**, polyethylene glycol**, povidone, sodium starch glycolate**, stearic acid, talc**, titanium dioxide**

    **contains one or more of these ingredients

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients in Excedrin® Extra Strength†

    EXTRA STRENGTH

    Headache Relief

    Acetaminophen Aspirin (NSAID) & Caffeine

    Pain reliever; Pain reliever aid

    CAPLETS

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Excedrin® Extra Strength.

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

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    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    ©2018 CVS/Pharmacy CVS.com®

  • Package Label

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

    CVS HEALTH 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:69842-525
    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
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code TCL370;S53
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-525-501 in 1 BOX12/31/201712/31/2024
    150 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01312/31/201712/31/2024
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)