Why did they stop making Excedrin back and body?

Store shelves are empty because Novartis voluntarily pulled Excedrin because the FDA says there was a risk that it might be contaminated with opiate prescription drugs like morphine, which were made in the same plant.

What happens if you mix Tylenol and Excedrin?

Taking too much Excedrin Migraine or combining it with products that contain acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can increase your risk for liver damage. If you drink more than three alcoholic drinks per day while taking Excedrin or have liver disease, your risk for liver damage may be even higher.

Is Excedrin and acetaminophen the same?

Both Excedrin® and TYLENOL® temporarily relieve minor aches and pains. TYLENOL®, which contains acetaminophen, can be a more appropriate option for those with stomach problems than Excedrin®, which contains a combination of the active ingredients, acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine.

Does Excedrin back and body have caffeine?

Three Excedrin products—Excedrin® Extra Strength, Excedrin® Migraine and Excedrin® Tension Headache —contain caffeine. These medications provide quick relief due to a combination of pain relievers and caffeine.

Which is better Excedrin or Tylenol?

Tylenol is better. Excedrin is more for relief of headaches. You can also try using over the counter benzocaine to relieve the pain. Also flossing and rinsing with warm water may help.

Does Excedrin have caffeine or aspirin in it?

Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine . Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

How much codeine is in acetaminophen?

APAP with codeine is available as capsules, tablets, or liquid. Common tablet and capsule strengths are 300 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen with 15 mg of codeine phosphate, 300 mg of acetaminophen with 30 mg of codeine phosphate, and 300 mg of acetaminophen with 60 mg of codeine phosphate.

Does acetaminophen have caffeine in it?

Standard formulations of acetaminophen do not contain caffeine. You must check the labels, however, because not all products that have the word acetaminophen on their labels contain only that drug. This non-narcotic analgesic medicine works to suppress the pain response in your central nervous system just as narcotics do.