Label: EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH AND EXCEDRIN TENSION HEADACHE (acetaminophen, aspirin- nsaid, and caffeine kit

  • NDC Code(s): 0067-2000-91, 0067-8139-01, 0067-8151-01
  • Packager: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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  • Excedrin Tension Headache

    [Enter Generic Section here]

  • 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 pains 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
    •
    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

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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
    •
    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

    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
    •
    adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours; not more than 6 caplets in 24 hours
    •
    children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • Other information

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    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, 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

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-468-7746

  • Excedrin Extra Strength

    [Enter Generic Section here]

  • 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

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    temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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    headache
    •
    a cold
    •
    arthritis
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    muscular aches
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    toothache
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    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: 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:

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    hives
    •
    facial swelling
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    asthma (wheezing)
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    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

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    are age 60 or older
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    have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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    take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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    take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
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    have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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    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

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    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

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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking

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    a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
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    any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
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    you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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    feel faint
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    vomit blood
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    have bloody or black stools
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    have stomach pain that does not get better
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    ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
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    painful area is red or swollen
    •
    pain gets worse or last 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 during the last three 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; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
    •
    children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    •
    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 #1, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, light mineral oil, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-468-7746

  • Principal Display Panel (Excedrin Tension Headache)

    NDC 0067-8139-01

    EXCEDRIN®

    TENSION HEADACHE

    Acetaminophen and Caffeine

    Pain Reliever / Pain Reliever Aid

    Aspirin Free

    24 CAPLETS

    TAMPER-EVIDENT BOTTLE

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

    Distributed by: GSK Consumer Healthcare,

    Warren, NJ 07059

    ©2016 GSK group of companies or its licensor. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies

    Visit us at www.excedrin.com

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  • Principal Display Panel (Excedrin Extra Strength)

    NDC 0067-2000-91

    EXCEDRIN®

    EXTRA STRENGTH

    Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine

    Pain Reliever / Pain Reliever Aid

    100 CAPLETS

    TAMPER-EVIDENT BOTTLE

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

    Distributed by: GSK Consumer Healthcare, Warren, NJ 07059

    ©2015 GSK group of companies or its licensor. All rights reserved.

    Visit us at www.excedrin.com

    DO NOT TAKE BOTH PRODUCTS AT THE SAME TIME. USE PRODUCTS AS DIRECTED.

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    46172044_Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets_100 ct
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH AND EXCEDRIN TENSION HEADACHE 
    acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid), and caffeine kit
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0067-8151
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0067-8151-011 in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/30/2018
    Quantity of Parts
    Part #Package QuantityTotal Product Quantity
    Part 11 BOTTLE 24 
    Part 21 BOTTLE 100 
    Part 1 of 2
    EXCEDRIN  TENSION HEADACHE
    acetaminophen, caffeine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Item 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)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    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 CARTON
    124 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34312/15/2016
    Part 2 of 2
    EXCEDRIN  EXTRA STRENGTH PAIN RELIEVER
    acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid), and caffeine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Item Code (Source)NDC:0067-2000
    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)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 9XZ8H6N6OH)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYSORBATE 20 (UNII: 7T1F30V5YH)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    SORBITAN MONOLAURATE (UNII: 6W9PS8B71J)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (White) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULE (Capsule-Shaped Tablet) Size18mm
    FlavorImprint Code E
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0067-2000-911 in 1 CARTON
    1100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34309/27/2006
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34309/30/2018
    Labeler - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC (079944263)
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