HEADACHE RELIEF EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet

Headache Relief by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Headache Relief by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*

Caffeine 65 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever

Pain reliever

Pain reliever aid

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • a cold
  • arthritis
  • 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:

• more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• 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 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

• you have liver disease
• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have asthma
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease

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 doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
  • any new symptoms appear
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding 
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
  • have bloody or black stool
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

• pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days

• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

• painful area is red and swollen.

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 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. 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 and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours; do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor

Other information

• store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid,  titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to the active ingredients in Excedrin® Extra Strength†

EXTRA STRENGTH

Headache Relief

ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN ( NSAID) & CAFFEINE

Pain reliever; Pain reliever aid

CAPLETS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Excedrin® Extra Strength.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFTEY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

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Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Package Label

CVS HEALTH Extra Strength Headache Relief

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

HEADACHE RELIEF  EXTRA STRENGTH
acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 69842-665
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	250 mg
ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E)	ASPIRIN	250 mg
CAFFEINE (UNII: 3G6A5W338E) (CAFFEINE - UNII:3G6A5W338E)	CAFFEINE	65 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score	no score
Shape	CAPSULE	Size	17mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	TCL370
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 69842-665-50	1 in 1 BOX	05/29/2020	05/29/2025
1		50 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part343	05/29/2020	05/29/2025

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)