EXTRA STRENGHT HEADACHE RELIEF Dailymed

Drug Fact

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Active ingredient (in each caplet)	Purpose
Acetaminophen 250 mg	Pain reliever
Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID) * nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug	Pain reliever
Caffeine 65 mg	Pain reliever aid

Purpose

Pain reliever

Pain reliever

Pain reliever aid

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

Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

• skin reddening
• bulers
• 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 heart beat.

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 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

taking

• any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
• any other drug, or are under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug

Stop use and ask doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you experience any of the following signs of 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

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

Overdose Warning

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. 1(800) 222-1222

Directions

• do not use more than directed (see OVERDOSE WARNING )
• 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