Label: EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH HEADACHE- acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated December 23, 2024

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each caplet)

    Acetaminophen 250 mg

    Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID*)

    Caffeine 65 mg

    Purposes

    Pain reliever

    Pain reliever

    Pain reliever aid

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • 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 • asthma (wheezing) • shock

    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 caffeinecontaining 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 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 are taking a diuretic

    • you have asthma

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking
    • 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 a 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 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 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 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 of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours

    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

  • Otherinformation

    • store at 20°-25°C (68-77°F)

    • close cap tightly after use

    • read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information.

  • Inactive ingredients

    benzoic acid, carnauba wax, FD&C blue no. 1, hypromellose, light mineral oil, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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  • Package Labeling: 50269-158-01

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  • Package Labeling: 50269-158-02

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  • Package Labeling: 50269-158-03

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH HEADACHE 
    acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50269-158(NDC:0067-2002)
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN250 mg
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN250 mg
    CAFFEINE (UNII: 3G6A5W338E) (CAFFEINE - UNII:3G6A5W338E) CAFFEINE65 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    LOW-SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2165RE0K14)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    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
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize18mm
    FlavorImprint Code E
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50269-158-0125 in 1 BOX01/01/2024
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:50269-158-026 in 1 BOX01/01/2024
    21 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    22 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:50269-158-036 in 1 BOX01/01/2024
    32 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    32 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02080201/01/2024
    Labeler - JC World Bell Wholesale Co., Inc (805257581)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Haleon US Inc.129836151manufacture(50269-158)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    JC World Bell Wholesale Co., Inc.805257581repack(50269-158)