American Sales Company Migraine Relief Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID*)
Caffeine 65 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Pain reliever
Pain reliever aid
Use
- •treats migraine
Warnings
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: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
Medication overuse headache warning: Headaches may worsen if this product is used for 10 or more days per month.
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.
- •skin reddening
- •blisters
- •rash
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:
- •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 at 20 weeks or later in 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- •do not use more than directed
- •adults: take 2 caplets with a glass of water
- •if symptoms persist or worsen, ask your doctor
- •do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- •under 18 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- •close cap tightly after use
- •read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information.
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, stearic acid, titanium dioxide