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. Adults and children over 12 years old are able to take
2 tablets every 6 hours, with a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours
.
When should I take Excedrin PM?
Excedrin PM is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory solution for a good night’s sleep. The caffeine-free, triple action formula is a non-habit forming nighttime solution. Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
Take 2 tablets at bedtime
, if needed, or as directed by a doctor.
Can you take Excedrin PM during the day?
Can I use Excedrin
®
PM Headache during the daytime?
No
, Excedrin
®
PM Headache is indicated for the temporary relief of occasional nighttime headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness. When using this product, drowsiness will occur.
Can you take Excedrin PM every day?
Do not take
this product for pain more than 10 days (adults) or 5 days (children) unless directed by a doctor. Do not take this product for fever more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor.
How long does it take for Excedrin PM to wear off?
Excedrin Migraine can work as quickly as 30 minutes to relieve your migraine pain. In clinical studies, patients with moderate to severe migraines experienced pain relief with one dose and it lasted
up to 6 hours
.
Why was Excedrin PM 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.
How many days in a row can you take Excedrin?
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.
Is it harmful to take Excedrin everyday?
Acetaminophen, one of the drugs in Excedrin Migraine,
can cause severe liver damage
. You have a higher risk of liver damage if you take Excedrin Migraine and do any of the following: use more than the maximum daily amount (two caplets in 24 hours)
Is it okay to take Excedrin at night?
Do not take this medicine close to bedtime
. It may prevent you from sleeping. This medicine may be used to treat migraines. If you take migraine medicines for 10 or more days a month, your migraines may get worse.
Will Excedrin keep me up at night?
No
, Excedrin
®
PM Headache is indicated for the temporary relief of occasional nighttime headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness. When using this product, drowsiness will occur.
What are the side effects of too much Excedrin?
Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen (overdose), even if you feel well. Overdose symptoms may include
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine
.
Why can’t I find Excedrin PM in stores?
Why is there a shortage of Excedrin®? In their official statement, GlaxoSmithKline said they’ve
halted production
because of “inconsistencies in how we transfer and weigh ingredients.” There isn’t a nationwide shortage yet, but drugstores won’t be able to restock once they run out of their current supply.
Why can’t I find Extra Strength Excedrin?
Manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline has halted production of Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength in caplet and gel tab forms
after discovering inconsistencies in how it transfers and weighs ingredients
.
What can I take instead of Excedrin?
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
- Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
- Aspirin.
Can you get addicted to Excedrin?
”I was an Excedrin Migraine addict before, because I thought those were safe drugs, and they’re not. I didn’t think you could abuse them. But you
definitely can
.
What can I take if Excedrin doesn’t work?
Ibuprofen
or naproxen may relieve migraines or tension headaches. But, for more severe migraines, prescription triptans are often recommended.
