Product Description.:
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with headache, sinusitis and cold.
Manufacturer: Bristol Myers Products.
Indications:
* Extra Strength Excedrin is a combination pain reliever that contains acetaminophen, aspirin and therapeutically active caffeine.
* Doctors call the enhanced pain relieving effect provided by products that contain caffeine in combination with acetaminophen and aspirin caffeine adjuvancy. And doctors believe that these non-prescription combination pain-relief products offer major advantages for headache sufferers.
* Many doctors recommend a non-prescription combination pain reliever like Excedrin as an alternative before prescription medications.
* Interestingly, caffeine is also an ingredient in many of the most frequently used prescription headache medications.
* In independent studies of patients with tension-type headache, the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin and therapeutically active caffeine was shown to provide superior pain relief over acetaminophen alone.
* In three clinical studies, 94% of patients needed only one dose of Extra Strength Excedrin to relieve tension-type headache pain.
* Extra Strength Excedrin is available in three forms: Geltabs, Tablets, and Caplets.
Ingredients:
Active Ingredients:
Each Caplet Contains: Acetaminophen (Pain Reliever) (250mg), Aspirin (Pain Reliever) (250mg), Caffeine (Pain Reliever Aid) (65mg).
Inactive Ingredients:
Benzoic Acid, Carnuba Wax, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Polysorbate 20, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Simethicone Emulsion, Sorbitan Monolaurate, Stearic Acid, FD&C Blue *1, Titanium Dioxide .
Directions:
Adults: Take 2 caplets with water every 6 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor.
Warnings:
* Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.
* Keep out of the reach of children.
* In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
* As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.
* It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
* Do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days or for fever more than 3 days unless directed by a doctor.
* If pain persists or gets worse, if new symptoms occur, or if redness or swelling is present , consult a doctor because these could be signs of a serious condition. Consult a dentist promptly for toothache.
* Do not take this product if you are allergic to aspirin, have asthma, have stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain) that persist or recur, or if you have ulcers or bleeding problems, unless directed by a doctor.
* If ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs, consult a doctor before taking any more of this product.
* Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen and aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin/acetaminophen may cause liver damage or stomach bleeding.
* Tamper-Evident Bottle - Do not use if printed Brystol-Myers seal around the bottle cap and neck is broken or missing.
