Medication guide
Aspirin + Acetaminophen + Caffeine
- Generic name
- Aspirin + Acetaminophen + Caffeine
- Common brand names
- Excedrin Migraine, Excedrin Extra Strength
- Medication class
- Analgesic combination
Overview
Its medication class is Analgesic combination. Common uses include Headache and migraine relief. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Oral tablet/capsule/liquid
- Time of day
- Use when needed for pain or fever; space doses consistently for sustained symptoms.
- With food/water
- 120–240 mL water; food may reduce nausea.
- Preparation
- Use only label-strength forms for adults/children and swallow tablets with water.
- Safe dose
- Start at the lowest effective dose listed on the product label.
- Max dose
- Do not exceed the product label daily amount; avoid combining same-class ingredients.
- Frequency
- Every 4–8 hours as directed, usually no sooner than label interval.
- Other recommendations
- Use labels to separate from other acetaminophen/NSAID products and alcohol-containing medicines.
Common uses
- Headache and migraine relief
Common side effects
- Nausea
- stomach discomfort
- dizziness
- insomnia
- nervousness
- drowsiness
- headache
- ringing in the ears
- and rash
Important warnings
- Avoid combining with any additional acetaminophen or aspirin products; risk of dose stacking and overdose. Caution in liver disease, kidney disease, peptic ulcer, uncontrolled BP, arrhythmia, and pregnancy-related conditions. Limit use around caffeine-containing beverages and seek care for rapid heartbeat, severe GI upset, confusion, jaundice, or persistent severe headache change.
General interactions information
Monitor additive effects with alcohol, anticoagulants, and other stimulant-containing products.
Sources / references
- Excedrin acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine tablets — product label
DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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