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Does Excedrin have aspirin in it?
It is a mixture of the active ingredient in Tylenol combined with aspirin and some caffeine. Excedrin Migraine is the only Excedrin with aspirin. It has: 250mg of aspirin, 250mg of acetaminophen, and 65mg caffeine.
What over the counter medication for headaches contain caffeine?
Excedrin does. There are others.
Can I take Excedrin Extra Strength if I am allergic to codeine?
Yes. Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine contain acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. None of these would trigger a codeine allergy.
What are the components of excedrin and Tylenol?
Excedrin contains acetaminophen (tylenol), aspirin, and caffeine. Tylenol is acetaminophen.
What pill is a capsule that is red with a white stripe and the imprint of an l on it?
Capsule is Excedrin Tension Headache (brand) containing 500 mg acetaminophen + 65 mg caffeine. Doesn't contain aspirin, unlike regular Excedrin.
What is the chemical make up in excedrin?
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine both contain (per tablet):250mg of Acetaminophen250mg of Aspirin65mg of CaffeineExcedrin Tension Headache:500mg of Acetaminophen65mg of CaffeineExcedrin Back and Body:250mg of Acetaminophen250mg of AspirinExcedrin PM:500mg of Acetaminophen38mg of diphenhydramine (active ingredient in Benadryl, same sleepy stuff in Tylenol PM)Excedrin Sinus:325mg of Acetaminophen5mg of phenylephrine (decongestant)
Can you take Excedrin migraine with melatonin?
Yes but the caffeine in Excedrin will keep you awake instead of help you sleep.
Do headache medicines contain caffeine?
Many over-the-counter and behind-the-counter analgesics formulated specifically for headache contain caffeine. In the USA, probably the best known of these is Excedrin. Also, composition tablets known as "Tylenol #1" and "Tylenol #2" in the USA, and as "Compound 222" in Canada, contain caffeine in addition to aspirin and small dosages of codeine. Caffeine arguably works for to relieve certain headaches: those associated with caffeine withdrawal. The efficacy of caffeine in other headache types is controversial.
What are all of the active and inactive ingredients in excedrin?
Generally it is known to contain 250 mg of Acetaminophen, 250mg of aspirin and 65 mg of caffeine, all per tablet.
Does Excedrin effect you before conception?
The ingredients in Excedrin are acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. The former two are routinely prescribed to pregnant women, while opinions vary on what doses of caffeine are safe for pregnant women; taking Excedrin before conceiving should not affect future pregnancies.
What was the original Excedrin formula back in the 1960's?
Acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine
Is okay to take excedrin during pregnancy?
My doctor told me it's OK to take Excedrin Tension headache because it only has Tylenol and caffeine, No aspirin.
