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Extra Strength Headache Relief

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Safrel Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
Label updated
2021-09-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · ASPIRIN · CAFFEINE
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Drug Facts

Purpose

Pain reliever, Pain reliever aid

Active Ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 250mg

Aspirin 250mg

Caffeine 65mg

Uses
  • Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • a cold
  • arthritis
  • muscular aches
  • sinusitis 
  • 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 behaviour 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
  • shock
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: 

  • more than 8 Tablets 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, food, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat.

Do not use
  • if you 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 wheather a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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
  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
  • feel faint
  • have bloody or black stools
  • vomit blood
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
  • any new symptoms appear
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
  • painful area is red or swollen
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.

In case of overdose, get  medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions
  • Do not use 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)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
Inactive ingredients
  • Corn starch
  • Crospovidone
  • Hypromellose
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
  • Povidone
  • Propylene glycol
  • Sodium Lauryl sulfate
  • Sodium starch glycolate
  • Stearic acid
  • Titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?

Call toll free 1-844-384-3723 Monday through Friday 9AM- 5PM EST or www.safrel.com

Extra Strength Headache Relief Acetaminophen 250mg / Pain Reliever Aspirin 250mg (Nsaid) / Pain Reliever Caffeine 65mg / Pain Reliever Aid Compare to Excedrin® Extra Strength active ingredients

Distributed by:

Safrel Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.safrel.com

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c3a63704-b289-5366-e053-2a95a90a1f82 · Version 2
NDC: 71309-118