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Headache ReliefExtra Strength

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Valu Merchandisers Company
Label updated
2026-04-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · ASPIRIN · CAFFEINE
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Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*
Caffeine 65 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever
Pain reliever
Pain reliever aid

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • arthritis
    • a cold
    • muscular aches
    • toothache
    • premenstrual and 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:

  • shock
  • facial swelling
  • hives
  • asthma (wheezing)

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • 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
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • 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.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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 have asthma
  • you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
  • taking any other drug or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition

Stop use and ask a 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 a loss of hearing occurs
  • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur

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 at 20 weeks or later in 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • drink a full glass of water with each dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

corn starch, crospovidone, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

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EXTRA STRENGTH
Headache Relief

ACETAMINOPHEN,
ASPIRIN (NSAID)
CAFFEINE

Pain Reliever/
Pain Reliever Aid

Actual Size

100 TABLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED
SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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DailyMed Set ID: 99de2c41-59b0-42e7-847e-e51229c6164f · Version 18
NDC: 63941-159