acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine (OTC)

Is there a generic for Excedrin?

There are no generic versions of Excedrin Migraine currently available. The average retail price of Excedrin Migraine is about $8.23 per refill of 24, 24 Tablets Tablet. You can save on this cost with an Excedrin Migraine coupon from SingleCare.

Is Excedrin and acetaminophen the same?

Both Excedrin^® and TYLENOL^® temporarily relieve minor aches and pains. TYLENOL^®, which contains acetaminophen, can be a more appropriate option for those with stomach problems than Excedrin^®, which contains a combination of the active ingredients, acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine.

Why is Excedrin being taken off the market?

Why was Excedrin^® taken off the market? Excedrin^® products were not taken off the market. We experienced a temporary supply issue with Excedrin^® Extra Strength and Migraine products, which has since been resolved.

What is the difference between Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength?

Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine contain the same strengths of the same ingredients. However, their labeling is different. Excedrin Extra Strength is used to help relieve minor aches and pains associated with a headache, cold, arthritis, muscle ache, toothache, or premenstrual/menstrual cramps.

Why can you only take 2 Excedrin Migraine per day?

Excedrin Migraine contains 250 mg of acetaminophen, 250 mg of aspirin (an NSAID), and 65 mg of caffeine per caplet or geltab. Taking more than 2 caplets in 24 hours may cause an overdose of acetaminophen, especially if you are using other medicines that contain acetaminophen.

What is the main ingredient in Excedrin Migraine?

Excedrin Migraine contains three active ingredients – acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine. These drugs combined work together to help relieve pain. Acetaminophen acts as a pain reliever and fever reducer.

What is in regular Excedrin?

Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

What makes Excedrin different?

Excedrin^® Migraine contains three components: acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine, which help target pain in different ways. Research has demonstrated that not only is this combination of ingredients effective in treating migraines, but it is also significantly more effective than the individual components alone.

Is Excedrin and ibuprofen the same?

Research shows that the ingredients in Excedrin Migraine are more effective at reducing migraine symptoms and kick in about 16 minutes faster than the ibuprofen in Advil Migraine. The two options may also cause different side effects, which we'll discuss more below.

Why does Excedrin work so well?

In Excedrin Migraine, caffeine works to narrow blood vessels in your brain. This decreases the amount of blood that can flow through the blood vessels at one time. This action helps combat headaches, which happen when blood vessels widen.

What can I take instead of Excedrin?

These non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are possible Excedrin Migraine alternatives that may help you cope with the pain of a migraine:

• Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
• Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
• Aspirin.

What is the generic name for aspirin?

Aspirin is a trademark owned by the German pharmaceutical company Bayer. The generic term for aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid.

What's the generic name for Tylenol?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the brand name and acetaminophen is the generic name. They both work the same.

What is in Extra Strength Excedrin?

The active ingredients in Excedrin Extra Strength are acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine. Acetaminophen acts as a pain reliever and fever reducer. Aspirin (an NSAID) helps reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling.

Is Tylenol an aspirin?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is known as a non-aspirin pain reliever. It is NOT an NSAID, which is described below. Acetaminophen relieves fever and headaches, and other common aches and pains. It does not relieve inflammation.

Why does Excedrin and Excedrin Migraine have the same ingredients?

Excedrin Migraine, packaged in red, only treats migraines. Even the lettering on the two boxes are in different positions so consumers can tell them apart. But because both pain medicines contain the same amount of the same active ingredients — acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine — they are essentially identical.

What OTC is best for Migraine?

Which OTC drugs are commonly recommended to treat migraine headaches? NSAIDS — or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs — are the first line of treatment when it comes to migraines. These include ibuprofen, which is known by the brand names of Motrin and Advil; and naproxen, which is known as Aleve.

Does Excedrin affect blood pressure?

NSAIDs can cause your body to retain sodium and water. Over time, that can lead to increased blood pressure.

Is Excedrin Migraine Better Than Tylenol?

Clinical studies have demonstrated that Excedrin Extra Strength relieves headaches better than Tylenol^® Extra Strength. Both Excedrin Extra Strength and Tylenol^® Extra Strength include acetaminophen, an analgesic that relieves pain and reduces fever.

How many days in a row can you take Excedrin?

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than directed. Do not use this product for pain lasting longer than 10 days or fever lasting more than 3 days. Use the smallest effective dose.

Why does Excedrin make my stomach hurt?

Will Excedrin Migraine cause stomach upset? Excedrin Migraine contains aspirin, an NSAID, which can cause an upset stomach as a side effect. If this happens, you can take this medication with food.

Can you take Aleve and Excedrin?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Aleve and Excedrin Tension Headache.