Label: ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE tablet, film coated

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  • Drug Facts

    Active ingredients (in each caplet)
    Acetaminophen 250 mg
    Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID*)
    Caffeine 65 mg
    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • PURPOSE

    Purposes

    Pain reliever
    Pain reliever aid

  • Uses

    ■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    ■ headache

    ■ muscular aches

    ■ a cold

    ■ arthritis
    ■ 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: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction, which may include: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ shock ■ asthma (wheezing)
    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.
    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ 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 ■ take more or for a longer time than directed ■ 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
    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

    ■ 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 have asthma

    ■ you are taking a diuretic

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
    ■ taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

    ■ taking any other drug or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    ■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:

    ■ feel faint

    ■ have bloody or black stools

    ■ vomit blood

    ■ have stomach pain that does not get better

    ■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
    ■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

    ■ pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days

    ■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

    ■ painful area is red or swollen

    ■ any new symptoms appear.
    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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt 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
    ■ do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
    ■ children under 12 years: ask a doctor

  • Other information

    ■ store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

    ■ use by expiration date on package

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized starch, silica, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triglycerides

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-645-2158

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION

    Distributed by: RUGBY® LABORATORIES, Livonia, MI 48152
    www.rugbylaboratories.com

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, owner of the registered trademark Excedrin®

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Rugby

    Pain Reliever Plus

    NDC 0536-1326-01
    Compare to the active ingredients in Excedrin® Extra Strength Caplets†

    Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID)* and Caffeine

    250mg/250mg/65mg

    Pain Reliever/Pain Reliever Aid

    NOT FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

    100 Caplets

    Rugby Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE 
    acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0536-1326
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN250 mg
    CAFFEINE (UNII: 3G6A5W338E) (CAFFEINE - UNII:3G6A5W338E) CAFFEINE65 mg
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN250 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code 2793
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0536-1326-011 in 1 CARTON06/03/2021
    1100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01306/03/2021
    Labeler - Rugby Laboratories (079246066)
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