Excedrin Migraine Geltabs

Excedrin Migraine Geltabs

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Questions & Answers

  • Question

    Blair Pearl

    I do not find Excedrin to work once I have a full-strength migraine. It helps if I catch it early.

    posted on October 27, 2015
  • Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

    Reye’s syndrome: 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.

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

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

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

    • more than 2 geltabs 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

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

    • 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

    Caffeine 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 heart beat.

    Do not use
    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
    • with any other drug 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 never had migraines diagnosed by a health professional
    • you have a headache that is different from your usual migraines
    • you have the worst headache of your life
    • you have fever and stiff neck
    • you have headaches beginning after or caused by head injury, exertion, coughing or bending
    • you experienced your first headache after the age of 50
    • you have daily headaches
    • you have a migraine so severe as to require bed rest
    • 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
    • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
    • you have vomiting with your migraine headache
    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
    • taking a prescription drug for:
      • anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
      • diabetes
      • gout
      • arthritis
    • under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
    • taking any other drug
    • taking any other product that contains aspirin, acetaminophen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
    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
    • your migraine is not relieved or worsens after first dose
    • new or unexpected symptoms occur
    • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
    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.

    Do not use
    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
    • with any other drug 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 never had migraines diagnosed by a health professional
    • you have a headache that is different from your usual migraines
    • you have the worst headache of your life
    • you have fever and stiff neck
    • you have headaches beginning after or caused by head injury, exertion, coughing or bending
    • you experienced your first headache after the age of 50
    • you have daily headaches
    • you have a migraine so severe as to require bed rest
    • 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
    • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
    • you have vomiting with your migraine headache
    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
    • taking a prescription drug for:
      • anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
      • diabetes
      • gout
      • arthritis
    • under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
    • taking any other drug
    • taking any other product that contains aspirin, acetaminophen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
    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
    • your migraine is not relieved or worsens after first dose
    • new or unexpected symptoms occur
    • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

    Legal Issues

    There is currently no legal information available for this drug.

    FDA Safety Alerts

    There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

    Manufacturer Warnings

    There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

    FDA Labeling Changes

    There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

    Uses

    • treats migraine

    History

    There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

    Other Information

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    Excedrin Migraine Geltabs Manufacturers


    • Novartis Consumer Health, Inc
      Excedrin Migraine Geltabs (Acetaminophen, Asprin, Caffeine) Tablet, Coated [Novartis Consumer Health, Inc]

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