What is Excedrin Capsules?
Acetaminophen (Excedrin Capsules) is a Excedrin Capsules and a fever reducer.
Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
Caffeine (Excedrin Capsules) is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.
Excedrin Capsules is a combination medicine used to treat pain caused by tension headaches, migraine headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, toothaches, the common cold, or nasal congestion.
Do not use Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) for heart or blood vessel conditions unless your doctor tells you to.
Excedrin Capsules may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Excedrin Capsules indications
This medication contains a combination of Excedrin Capsules. Acetaminophen (Excedrin Capsules) is a Excedrin Capsules and a fever reducer. Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Caffeine (Excedrin Capsules) is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.
This medication is used to treat pain caused by tension headaches, migraine headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, toothaches, the common cold, or nasal congestion.
Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.
How should I use Excedrin Capsules?
Use Excedrin Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Excedrin Capsules by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Take Excedrin Capsules with a full glass of water (8 oz [240 mL]). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Excedrin Capsules.
- Use Excedrin Capsules exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Excedrin Capsules without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.
- If you miss a dose of Excedrin Capsules and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Excedrin Capsules.
Uses of Excedrin Capsules in details
This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, or cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.
How to use Excedrin Capsules rectal
Use this product rectally as directed. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are giving Acetaminophen (Excedrin Capsules) to a child, be sure you use a product that is meant for children. Use your child's age (or weight) to find the right dose on the product package.
First, unwrap 1 suppository. Lie down on your left side with right knee bent. If giving to a child, the child may lie on the side or flat on the back. Gently push the suppository into the rectum with your finger. After inserting the suppository, if necessary, hold the buttocks together for 30 to 60 seconds to keep the suppository in place. Remain lying down for a few minutes, and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed. The suppository is for rectal use only.
Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the symptoms have worsened, the medication may not work as well.
Do not use more than recommended. Do not use this medication for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor. For adults, do not use this product for pain for more than 10 days (5 days in children) unless directed by your doctor. If the child has a sore throat (especially with high fever, headache, or nausea/vomiting), consult the doctor promptly.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens or if you develop new symptoms. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Excedrin Capsules dosage
Excedrin Capsules Dosage
Generic name: Acetaminophen (Excedrin Capsules) 250mg, Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) 250mg, Caffeine (Excedrin Capsules) 65mg
Dosage form: tablet
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- 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
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Excedrin Capsules interactions
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What other drugs will affect Excedrin Capsules?
Use of Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) with dipyridamole may result in an increase in plasma-salicylate concentrations. Drugs such as metoclopramide in patients with migraine headache result in earlier absorption of Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) and higher peak plasma-salicylate concentrations. Metoprolol may also increase peak plasma-salicylate concentrations. Salicylate intoxication has occurred in patients on high-dose salicylate regimens and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
Plasma-salicylate concentrations may be reduced by corticosteroids. This interaction is likely to be important in patients receiving high-dose long-term salicylate treatment. Conversely, salicylate toxicity may occur if corticosteroids are withdrawn. Also the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and ulceration associated with Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) is increased when used with corticosteroids. Antacids may increase the excretion of Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) in alkaline urine.
Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) may enhance the activity of coumarin anticoagulants, sulfonylurea hypoglycaemic drugs, zafirlukast, methotrexate, phenytoin, and valproate. Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) diminishes the effects of uricosurics such as probenecid and sulfinpyrazone. The manufacturer of mifepristone advises of a theoretical risk that prostaglandin synthetase inhibition by Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) or NSAIDs may alter the efficacy of mifepristone.
Use of Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) with other NSAIDs should be avoided because of the increased risk of adverse effects; the cardioprotective effects of Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) may be abolished by ibuprofen. Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) may decrease the plasma concentration of some other NSAIDs, for example, fenbufen, indometacin, and piroxicam
Excedrin Capsules side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Excedrin Capsules?
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, trouble falling asleep, or a shaky/nervous feeling may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe dizziness, fainting, persistent or worsening stomach pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, black/bloody stools, ringing in the ears, loss of hearing, irregular/fast heartbeat, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat or fever), easy bruising/bleeding.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Excedrin Capsules contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Excedrin Capsules?
This medicaion should not be given to a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) in this medicine can cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called Reye’s syndrome in children. You should not use this if you are allergic to Acetaminophen (Excedrin Capsules) (Tylenol), Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules), or Caffeine (Excedrin Capsules), or if you have:
a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding;
liver disease;
asthma or severe allergic reaction caused by taking Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), especially "Aspirin (Excedrin Capsules) triad syndrome"; or
if you are allergic to an NSAID such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Orudis, Indocin, Lodine, Voltaren, Toradol, Mobic, Relafen, Feldene, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:
asthma or seasonal allergies;
fever with a stiff neck;
a stomach ulcer, heartburn, or stomach pain;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;
diabetes; or
gout.
Active ingredient matches for Excedrin Capsules:
Acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine
List of Excedrin Capsules substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Excedrin Migraine Geltab | |
| Extra Pain Relief | |
| Extra Power Pain Reliever (United Kingdom) | |
| Fineural N (Germany) | |
| Fribagyl sans Codeine (Switzerland) | |
| Gelpirin (United States) | |
| Genace | |
| Goody’s Headache Powders | |
| Goody's Cool Orange | |
| Powder; Oral; Acetaminophen 325 mg; Aspirin 500 mg; Caffeine 65 mg | |
| Goody's Extra Strength | |
| Powder; Oral; Acetaminophen 260 mg; Aspirin 520 mg; Caffeine 32.5 mg | |
| Goody's Extra-Strength Headache Powders Powder Packet | |
| Goody's Headache Powders | |
| Powder; Oral; Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Caffeine | |
| Goodys Extra Strength | |
| Goodys Headache Powders | |
| Grand-Pa Headache (South Africa) | |
| HA-Tabletten N (Germany) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Caffeine (Boehringer ingelheim) | |
| Headrin Extra Strength (United States) | |
| Herbin-Stodin (Germany) | |
| Iralgesic (Russia) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 162.5 mg; Aspirin 325 mg; Caffeine 32.5 mg (Darou pakhsh) | |
| Kafedrine | |
| KPP (South Africa) | |
| Kreuz-Tabletten (Germany) | |
| Lasafort (Italy) | |
| Markadel | |
| Medique Pain-Off | |
| Melabon N (Switzerland) | |
| Migraine Formula | |
| Migraine Relief | |
| Capsule; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg | |
| Capsule; Oral; Acetaminophen 500 mg; Codeine Phosphate 8 mg | |
| Capsules; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg | |
| Murri Antidolorifico (Italy) | |
| Neo Nisidina-Fher (Italy) | |
| Neo-Cibalgin (Switzerland) | |
| Neo-Cibalgina (Italy) | |
| Neo-Gepan (Germany) | |
| Neocibalena (Spain) | |
| Neodone (Italy) | |
| Neuranidal (Germany) | |
| Neuranidal N | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Caffeine | |
| Nurse Sykes Powders (United Kingdom) | |
| Pain Relief Plus | |
| Pain Reliever (United States) | |
| Pain Reliever tablet 325 mg/1 (Rugby) | |
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References
- DailyMed. "CAFFEINE; ERGOTAMINE TARTRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "ASPIRIN; DIPYRIDAMOLE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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