Tension Headache Relief

Manufacturer
Walgreen Company | LNK International, Inc.
Effective date
2021-11-16
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
11
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 22:27:10

Label at a glance#

ProductTension Headache Relief
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours. children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Storage and handling

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 500 mg
(formulated with 65 mg caffeine)

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • muscular aches 

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • blisters
  • rash
  • skin reddening

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. 
  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

liver disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • new symptoms occur
  • 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

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than directed
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours.
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

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

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn starch, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Walgreens

Compare to Excedrin® Tension
Headache Caplets active ingredients††

NDC 0363-0428-12

Tension Headache Relief

ACETAMINOPHEN / CAFFEINE / PAIN RELIEVER

ASPIRIN FREE

CAPLETS 

100 CAPLETS

ACTUAL SIZE

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

Walgreens Pharmacist Recommended
Walgreens Pharmacist Survey
††This product is not manufactured or distributed by
GSK group of companies, owner of the registered
trademark Excedrin® Tension Headache Caplets.

50844   REV1119A42812

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015
Walgreens 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Walgreens.com ©2018 Walgreen Co.

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DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D2
CAFFEINEACTIVE INGREDIENT3G6A5W338E2
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D2
CAFFEINEACTIVE MOIETY3G6A5W338E2
CROSPOVIDONEINACTIVE INGREDIENT68401960MK2
D&C RED NO. 27INACTIVE INGREDIENT2LRS185U6K2
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6INACTIVE INGREDIENTH77VEI93A82
POLYVINYL ALCOHOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT532B59J9902
TALCINACTIVE INGREDIENT7SEV7J4R1U2

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0363-04280363-0428-12, 0363-0428-08, 0363-0428-57

Ingredients#

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