Why was Excedrin PM taken off the market?
Why was Excedrin® taken off the market? Excedrin® products were not taken off the market. We experienced a temporary supply issue with Excedrin® Extra Strength and Migraine products, which has since been resolved.
Does Excedrin still make Excedrin PM?
Excedrin PM headache and Excedrin tension headache are still available in stores.
Does Excedrin PM put you to sleep?
Acetaminophen helps to reduce fever and/or mild to moderate pain (such as headache, backache, aches/pains due to muscle strain, cold, or flu). The antihistamine in this product may cause drowsiness, so it can also be used as a nighttime sleep aid.
Was there a recall on Excedrin PM?
The recall covers 50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count bottles of Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin PM Headache Caplets, and Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets. The drugs were sold nationwide and online from March 2018 through September 2020.
When will Excedrin PM be back in stores?
Update: As of January 2021, Excedrin® Extra Strength and Excedrin® Migraine are back on store shelves—for the most part.
Can I take 2 Excedrin PM?
Adults and children over 12 years old are able to take 2 tablets every 6 hours, with a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Excedrin Migraine, on the other hand, is FDA-approved for migraine relief, and adults 18 years and older are able to take a maximum of 2 tablets in 24 hours.
Is Excedrin PM addictive?
How does Excedrin® PM Headache work? Excedrin® PM Headache contains two pain relieving agents (acetaminophen, a centrally acting analgesic, and aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent) that fight nighttime headache pain in two different ways, as well as diphenhydramine, a non-addictive sleep aid.
How many Excedrin PM can I take?
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 2 tablets at bedtime, if needed, or as directed by a doctor.
How long does Excedrin PM take to work?
Excedrin Migraine can work as quickly as 30 minutes to relieve your migraine pain. In clinical studies, patients with moderate to severe migraines experienced pain relief with one dose and it lasted up to 6 hours. Excedrin Migraine is taken as soon as your migraine headache begins.
What is the best PM headache medicine?
Excedrin PM is a headache medicine that combines 2 effective pain relievers along with a sleep aid, so you can get fast relief from evening headaches. It works best when used for the temporary relief of occasional headaches at night, and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.
Does Excedrin PM have caffeine in it?
It’s true that caffeine can be a headache trigger in certain situations, but that’s far from the full story. That’s why you’ll find caffeine in almost all Excedrin products. Only Excedrin PM Headache does not contain caffeine, as caffeine consumed too close to bedtime can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep.
How often can you take Excedrin PM?