Directions
Adults and children over 12 years: 2 caplets with a full glass of water every 6 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours, or a directed by a doctor. Do not take for more than 48 hours for the pain of migraine. Children: Do not give to children under 12 unless directed by a doctor.
Ingredients
Active: Each caplet contains: Acetaminophen 250mg as a pain reliever, Aspirin 250mg as a pain reliever, Caffeine 65mg as a pain reliever aid. Other: Benzoic Acid, Carnauba Wax, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Polysorbate 20, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Simethicone Emulsion, Sorbitan Monolaurate, Stearic Acid. May also contain: FD&C Blue No. 1, Titanium Dioxide.
Warnings & Caution
Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox, or flu symptoms, before a doctor is consulted about Reye syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning of the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis. Stop using this product and see a doctor if migraine headache pain worsens or continues for more than 48 hours, new or unexpected symptoms occur, or ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs.
As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. It is especially important to not use asprin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems int he unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have: the worst headache of your life, fever and stiff neck, bleeding problems, ulcers, asthma, liver disease, renal disease, stomach problems such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain that do not go away or recur, daily headaches, headaches beginning after or are caused by head injury, exertion, coughing or bending, experienced your first headache after age of 50, migraine headaches so severe as to require bed rest, vomiting with your migraine headache.
Allergy Alert
If after taking a pain reliever or fever reducer, you have ever had hives, facial swelling, asthma, or shock do not take Excedrin Migraine. You may have a serious reaction.
Alcohol Warning
If you drink 3 or more alcoholic beverages daily, ask your doctor whether you should take Excedrin Migraine or other pain relievers. Excedrin Migraine may increase your risk of liver damage and stomach bleeding.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature: 20 -25 C (68 -77 F).