It is used for the temporary relief of pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, or headaches (including migraine). Aspirin and acetaminophen relieve pain by keeping your body from making certain natural substances. Caffeine helps increase the effects of aspirin and acetaminophen.

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.

Excedrin Extra Strength Generic Name & Formulations Acetaminophen 250mg, aspirin 250mg, caffeine 65mg; caplets.

Advil Migraine and Excedrin Migraine are both effective for treating migraines. Research shows that the ingredients in Excedrin Migraine are more effective at reducing migraine pain than ibuprofen. The ingredients in Excedrin Migraine also kick in about 20 minutes faster.

The antihistamine in this product may cause drowsiness, so it can also be used as a nighttime sleep aid. Antihistamines can also be used to help relieve allergy or cold symptoms such as watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.

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) take other products that contain acetaminophen.

The antihistamine in this product may cause drowsiness, so it can also be used as a nighttime sleep aid. Antihistamines can also be used to help relieve allergy or cold symptoms such as watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.

A: Two Excedrin a day could be too much. In the long run, it can lead to more headaches from what we call "rebound headache." This can happen with any pain-relieving medication, but happens to be particularly more common with compounds like Excedrin. We recommend limiting pain medications to three days a week or less.

The active ingredients aspirin, acetaminophen and diphenhydramine citrate work together to provide temporary relief of pain associated with headaches, body pain and muscle aches accompanied by sleeplessness. Excedrin PM features a caffeine-free formula that won't keep you awake.

Common Excedrin side effects may include: upset stomach, heartburn; depressed mood, feeling anxious or restless; or. sleep problems (insomnia).

Warnings. Do not give Excedrin to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.

A: Two Excedrin a day could be too much. In the long run, it can lead to more headaches from what we call "rebound headache." This can happen with any pain-relieving medication, but happens to be particularly more common with compounds like Excedrin. We recommend limiting pain medications to three days a week or less.