(ek-SEH-drin)
Excedrin® (aspirin-acetaminophen-caffeine) is used to relieve a headache and pain, and to decrease a fever. It is available as a tablet.
Show All- Give this medication only as directed.
- Notify your child's doctor of any other medications your child is taking.
- Do not give this to a child or teenager who has the flu, chickenpox, or other flu-like symptoms.
- If headache or pain persists or becomes worse, contact your doctor.
- Do not take other medications that contain acetaminophen or aspirin at the same time.
- Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle/package.
- If too much medication is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Upset stomach
- Heartburn or nausea
- Rash or hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Severe stomach pains
- Ringing in the ears
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
