Label: EXCEDRIN TENSION HEADACHE- acetaminophen, caffeine tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 0067-8139-01, 0067-8139-02
  • Packager: Haleon US Holdings LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredients (in each caplet)

    Acetaminophen 500 mg

    Caffeine 65 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever

    Pain reliever aid

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to:
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    headache
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    muscular aches
  • 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 6 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 caplets every 6 hours; not more than 6 caplets in 24 hours
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    children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • Other information

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    store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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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

    benzoic acid, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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  • Principal Display Panel

    EXCEDRIN

    TENSION HEADACHE

    ASPIRIN-FREE

    Acetaminophen 500 mg, Caffeine 65 mg

    Pain Reliever / Pain Reliever Aid

    ACTUAL SIZE

    24 CAPLETS

    TAMPER-EVIDENT BOTTLE

    DO NOT USE IF INNER SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IMPRINTED WITH “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” IS BROKEN OR MISSING

    Distributed by: Haleon, Warren, NJ 07059

    ©2023 Haleon or licensor. Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the Haleon group of companies. 62000000201976

    Excedrin Tension Headache 24 ct
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EXCEDRIN  TENSION HEADACHE
    acetaminophen, caffeine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0067-8139
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    CAFFEINE (UNII: 3G6A5W338E) (CAFFEINE - UNII:3G6A5W338E) CAFFEINE65 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 ALUMINUM LAKE (UNII: ZK64F7XSTX)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScoreno score
    ShapeOVAL ((Caplet)) Size17mm
    FlavorImprint Code ETH
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0067-8139-011 in 1 CARTON12/15/2016
    124 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:0067-8139-021 in 1 CARTON12/15/2016
    2100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01312/15/2016
    Labeler - Haleon US Holdings LLC (079944263)
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