HEADACHE RELIEF EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet 
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Active ingredients (in each gelcap)

Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*
Caffeine 65 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever
Pain reliever
Pain reliever aid 

Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • arthritis
    • a cold
    • muscular aches
    • 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 4,000 mg 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
  • 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 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

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have liver disease
  • 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.
  • any new symptoms appear
  • 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 

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 gelcaps every 6 hours
    • do not take more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor 

Other information

  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • avoid high humidity
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number 

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide 

Questions or comments?

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Compare to the active ingredients in Excedrin® Extra Strength

Rapid Release Gelcaps

NDC 59779-571-09

EXTRA STRENGTH                           RAPID RELEASE

Headache Relief
ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN (NSAID)
& CAFFEINE

Pain reliever,
Pain reliever aid

20 GELCAPS

Actual Size

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

†This Product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis AG, Inc., owner of the registered trademark
Excedrin® Extra Strength.

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CVS 44-571

CVS 44-571

HEADACHE RELIEF  EXTRA STRENGTH
acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-571
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
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 9XZ8H6N6OH)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
Product Characteristics
ColorGREENScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize20mm
FlavorImprint Code L;1
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:59779-571-311 in 1 CARTON01/09/200903/18/2022
180 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2NDC:59779-571-121 in 1 CARTON01/09/200905/27/2017
2100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3NDC:59779-571-091 in 1 CARTON01/09/200903/18/2022
320 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart34301/09/200903/18/2022
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
LNK International, Inc.038154464PACK(59779-571)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
LNK International, Inc.832867894MANUFACTURE(59779-571)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
LNK International, Inc.967626305PACK(59779-571)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
LNK International, Inc.868734088PACK(59779-571)

Revised: 4/2019
 
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