Label: BASIC CARE HEADACHE RELIEF- acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 72288-252-27
  • Packager: Amazon.com Services LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated May 12, 2022

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  • Active ingredients (in each geltab)

    Acetaminophen 250 mg

    Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID*)

    Caffeine 65 mg

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever

    Pain 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
    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 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 (1-800-222-1222). 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 geltabs every 6 hours; not more than 8 geltabs 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

    black iron oxide, carnauba wax, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, maltitol solution, medium-chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical ink, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

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    basic care

    Extra Strength

    Compare to Excedrin® Extra Strength active ingredients

    Headache Relief

    Acetaminophen/Aspirin (NSAID)/Caffeine

    Pain Reliever/Pain Reliever Aid

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    80 GELTABS

    actual size

    2h0-bn-headache-relief
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BASIC CARE HEADACHE RELIEF 
    acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72288-252
    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
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%) (UNII: 68401960MK)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MALTITOL (UNII: D65DG142WK)  
    MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorGREEN, WHITEScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code M
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72288-252-271 in 1 CARTON10/06/2021
    180 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34310/06/2021
    Labeler - Amazon.com Services LLC (128990418)