Headache relief

Hy-Vee
P and L Development of New York Corporation

DRUG FACTS

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredients (in each caplet)
• Headache relief Uses
• Warnings
  • Reye’s syndrome
  • Allergy alert
  • Liver warning
  • Stomach bleeding warning
  • Caffeine warning
  • Do not use
  • Ask a Doctor before use if
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
  • Stop use and ask doctor if
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding,
  • Keep out of reach of children
• Directions
  • Headache relief Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*

Caffeine 65 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Pain reliever

Pain reliever

Pain reliever aid

Headache relief Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • a cold
  • arthritis
  • muscular aches
  • sinusitis
  • toothache
  • premenstrual & 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
• 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 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 an NSAID (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 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

• any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• 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 doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you experience any of the following signs os stomach bleeding
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
  • have bloody or black stools
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
• 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 appear

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; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

• store at controlled room temperature 20⁰ -  25⁰ C (68⁰ -  77⁰ F)
• excursions permitted to 15^o C to 30^o C (59^o -86^o F)

Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized starch, silica, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, and triglycerides.

Questions or comments?

Call toll free: 1-800-289-8343 Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM CST

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HEADACHE RELIEF

EXTRA STRENGTH

Compare to Excedrin® Extra Strength Caplets** active ingredients

• Pain reliever
• Pain reliever aid

Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID)* and Caffeine

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

For 250 count: THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN

**this product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, owner of the registered trademark Excedrin® Extra Strength