Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief Caplets

See the full list of product ingredients on the product label. Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Do not use more than directed. Adults: take 2 caplets with a glass of water. If symptoms persist or worsen, ask your doctor. Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. Under 18 years of age: ask a doctor.

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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3months 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 donor notice any signs or symptoms. 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 2 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount, with other drugs containing acetaminophen, 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily 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 60 or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinner or steroid drug, take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs or take more or for longer 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 or with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have never had migraines diagnosed by a health professional, you have a headache that is different from your usual migraines, you have the worst headache of your life or if you have fever and stiff neck
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have headaches beginning after or caused by head injury, exertion, coughing or bending,
you experienced your first headache after the age of 50, you have daily headaches, you have a migraine so severe as to require bed rest or if you have liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if the stomach bleeding warning applies to you, if you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn, you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease