Label: EXTRA STRENGTH HEADACHE RELIEF- acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine capsule

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated December 30, 2019

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    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each softgel)Purposes
    *
    nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
    Acetaminophen 250 mgPain reliever
    Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID) *Pain reliever
    Caffeine 65 mgPain reliever aid
  • Uses

    temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

    • headache
    • a cold
    • arthritis
    • muscular aches
    • 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

    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 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 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 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 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 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 softgels every 6 hours; not more than 8 softgels 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.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Beeswax, carboxymethyl cellulose, D&C Yellow No.10, ethanol, FD&C Blue No.1, gelatin, glycerin, HPMC, light liquid paraffin, PEG 400, purified water, shellac, sorbitol sorbitan solution, soya bean oil, soya lecithin, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments

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    DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 80 Softgel Bottle Label

    NEW

    Well at
    Walgreens

    NDC 0363-0021-80

    EXTRA STRENGTH

    Headache
    Relief Softgels

    Acetaminophen /
    Aspirin (NSAID) /
    Caffeine / Pain Reliever /
    Pain Reliever Aid

    80 SOFTGELS

    Compare to Excedrin ® Extra Strength active ingredients ‡‡

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 80 Softgel Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EXTRA STRENGTH HEADACHE RELIEF 
    acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0021
    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
    YELLOW WAX (UNII: 2ZA36H0S2V)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (UNII: 05JZI7B19X)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (15 MPA.S) (UNII: 36SFW2JZ0W)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL (UNII: A2M91M918C)  
    LECITHIN, SOYBEAN (UNII: 1DI56QDM62)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorgreenScoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (OBLONG) Size21mm
    FlavorImprint Code S08
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-0021-8080 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/10/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34308/10/2016
    Labeler - Walgreens (008965063)
    Registrant - Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC (179621011)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Medgel Private LTD.677385498manufacture(0363-0021)