Extraprin (acetaminophen 250 mg aspirin 250 mg caffeine 65 mg) Dailymed

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients (in Each Caplet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID) **

Caffeine 65 mg

**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Pain reliever aid

Uses

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

Warnings

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. Reye’s syndrome:

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

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: Allergy alert:

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

This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you Stomach bleeding 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 heartbeat. Caffeine warning: 

• skin reddening 
• bulers 
• rash

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

• more than 8 caplets 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

• 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

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin or other pain reliever/fever reducer
• with any other product containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• 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 are taking a diuretic
• you have asthma

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 loss of hearing occurs 
• painful area is red or swollen 
• pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days 
• fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days 
• any 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 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 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
• take 2 caplets every 6 hours; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over:
• ask a doctor children under 12 years:

Other Information

• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) 
• close cap tightly after use

Inactive Ingredients

corn starch, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin. 

Questions?

call toll-free 1-800-935-6737

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