Indications and uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache menstrual cramps muscular aches minor arthritis pain colds temporarily reduces fever
Reese Headache Powders
- Manufacturer
- Reese Pharmaceutical Co | Pharbest
- Effective date
- 2024-12-18
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 00:44:35
Label at a glance#
ProductReese Headache Powders
Active ingredientCAFFEINE, ASPIRIN
Label structure12 sections
Dosage and administration
adults and children 12 years of age and over: place 1 powder on tongue every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose, or may stir powder into a glass of water or other liquid. do not take more than 4 powders in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
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Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient
(in each powder)
Aspirin (NSAID*) 845 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Active ingredient
(in each powder)
Caffeine 65 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever aid
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- toothache
- menstrual cramps
- muscular aches
- minor arthritis pain
- colds
- temporarily reduces fever
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)
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 ocoffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this productbecause too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat.
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
- 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
When using this product
limit the use of caffeine-containing drugs, foods, or drinks because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
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
- feel faint
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- any new symptoms appear
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health care 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.
Directions
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: place 1 powder on tongue every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose, or may stir powder into a glass of water or other liquid.
- do not take more than 4 powders in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Other information
- each powder contains: potassium 55 mg
- store below 25ºC (77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
docusate sodium, fumaric acid, lactose monohydrate, potassium chloride
Questions or comments?
Reese Pharmaceutical 1-800-321-7178
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Headache Powders
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 3 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20191108 |
| CAFFEINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
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DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Reese Headache Powders
- Aspirin and Caffeine
- CAFFEINE
- ASPIRIN
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
- FUMARIC ACID
- LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE
- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
- SODIUM BENZOATE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 10956-501 | 10956-501-18, 10956-501-24, 10956-501-50 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CAFFEINE | 3G6A5W338E | ACTIB |
| ASPIRIN | R16CO5Y76E | ACTIB |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM | F05Q2T2JA0 | IACT |
| FUMARIC ACID | 88XHZ13131 | IACT |
| LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE | EWQ57Q8I5X | IACT |
| POTASSIUM CHLORIDE | 660YQ98I10 | IACT |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | IACT |
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openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Headache Powders | ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE | Reese Pharmaceutical Co | 386f7a6c-4bfc-4140-a67b-07f6b520d58f | 2024-12-18 | Warnings | 10956-501-18 10956-501-24 10956-501-50 10956-501 10956050118 10956050150 10956050124 59f6b9f3-3f6d-44c4-a7f3-29fe49cf97bc 386f7a6c-4bfc-4140-a67b-07f6b520d58f |
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