Headache Formula PM

Manufacturer
SUPERVALU INC. | LNK International, Inc.
Effective date
2017-03-13
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 01:17:45

Label at a glance#

ProductHeadache Formula PM
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

for the temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than 2 tablets of this product in 24 hours. children under 12 years: do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage 

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 tablet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever
Nighttime sleep-aid

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness

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

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.
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • in children under 12 years of age 

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • glaucoma 

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers 

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • drowsiness may occur 

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • sleeplessness lasts continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
  • new symptoms occur
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • painful area is red or swollen

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

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than 2 tablets of this product in 24 hours.
  • children under 12 years: do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage 

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, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, shellac, silica gel, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-877-932-7948

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

equaline®

compare to Excedrin® PM
active ingredients*

NDC 41163-373-12

headache formula PM

acetaminophen
and diphenhydramine citrate

aspirin free
pain reliever / nighttime sleep-aid

100 tablets

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

DOES NOT CONTAIN GLUTEN

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Excedrin® PM.
50844     REV0712A37312

DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 USA

Contact us at 1-877-932-7948, or
www.supervalu-ourownbrands.com

Equaline 44-373
Equaline 44-373

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D4
DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATEACTIVE INGREDIENT4OD433S2094
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D4
DIPHENHYDRAMINEACTIVE MOIETY8GTS82S83M4
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINEINACTIVE INGREDIENTOP1R32D61U4
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUMINACTIVE INGREDIENTM28OL1HH484
FD&C BLUE NO. 1INACTIVE INGREDIENTH3R47K3TBD4
FD&C BLUE NO. 2INACTIVE INGREDIENTL06K8R7DQK4
HYPROMELLOSESINACTIVE INGREDIENT3NXW29V3WO4
MAGNESIUM STEARATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT70097M6I304
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLSINACTIVE INGREDIENT3WJQ0SDW1A4
POLYSORBATE 80INACTIVE INGREDIENT6OZP39ZG8H4
POVIDONESINACTIVE INGREDIENTFZ989GH94E4
STEARIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENT4ELV7Z65AP4
TITANIUM DIOXIDEINACTIVE INGREDIENT15FIX9V2JP4

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
41163-37341163-373-12

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

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Source Document#

Source XML

Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

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