Label: EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH (acetaminophen, aspirin- nsaid, and caffeine tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Drug Label Information

Updated September 11, 2013

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Acetaminophen 250 mg

    Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*

    Caffeine 65 mg

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Purpose

    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 tables 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID (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 heart beat.

    Do not use

    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to 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 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
    • high blood pressure
    • you have asthma

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

    • 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 os 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

    Overdose Warning

    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 (see Overdose Warning)
    • drink a full glass of water with each dose
    • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets  every 6 hours; not more than 8 tables  in 24 hours
    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

    Other information 

    • store at controlled room temperature 200 -  250 C (680 -  770 F)
    • read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information

     

  • Inactive ingredients

    benzoic acid, carnauba wax, FD&C blue #1, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, light mineral oil, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments

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    This product is supplied by State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy as follows:

    NDCStrengthQuantity/FormColorSource Prod. Code
    53808-0834-1250 mg / 250 mg / 65 mg30 Tablets in a Blister PackWhite0067-2030

    This product was Manufactured By:

    Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    One Health Plaza

    And Repackaged By:

    State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
    104-2 Hamilton Park Drive
    Tallahassee, FL 32304
    United States

  • Principal Display Panel

    Excedrin E.S. Tablets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EXCEDRIN  EXTRA STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid), and caffeine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53808-0834(NDC:0067-2030)
    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
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    DIMETHICONE 410 (UNII: TYU5GP6XGE)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (UNII: RFW2ET671P)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (15 MPA.S) (UNII: 36SFW2JZ0W)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    POLYSORBATE 20 (UNII: 7T1F30V5YH)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SORBITAN MONOLAURATE (UNII: 6W9PS8B71J)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (White) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize11mm
    FlavorImprint Code E
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53808-0834-130 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart34301/01/2013
    Labeler - State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy (829348114)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy829348114repack(53808-0834)