acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine (Excedrin Extra, Excedrin migraine)
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Introduction
Excedrin Extra & Excedrin Migraine contain:
- acetaminophen 250 mg
- aspirin 250 mg
- caffeine 65 mg
Indications
Dosage
maximum 2 tablets/day, 4 tablets/week*
* to avoid rebound headache
More general terms
Components
- acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracematol, Panadol, Tempra, Datril, APAP, non-Aspirin)
- aspirin (Ecotrin, Empirin, Bayer aspirin, Vazalore, ASA)
- caffeine (NoDoz, Vivarin)
References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 13(1): 2006 Comparison of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine with sumatriptan for the early treatment of migraine headache Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=2201114&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com