Excedrin Extra Strength headache medicine has a fast-acting formula that delivers powerful relief from headache symptoms. For some, headache relief starts in just 15 minutes. With 2 pain fighters and an amplifier, Excedrin Extra Strength helps you fight headaches, fast. Excedrin Extra Strength’s combination of active ingredients, acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine, offer a fast-acting, non-prescription headache pain reliever alternative. It’s a headache treatment that relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, cold, arthritis, muscular aches, toothache and premenstrual and menstrual cramps. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets every 6 hours; not more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor.

Active Ingredients (In Each Caplet):

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Aspirin 250 mg

Caffeine 65 mg

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 on Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert:Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

hives

facial swelling

asthma (wheezing)

shock

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 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

any other drug, or are under a doctor's care for any serious condition

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
• have bloody or black stools
• have stomach pain that does not get better
• vomit blood

ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

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

any new symptoms occur

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