What’s stronger Excedrin Migraine or extra strength?

Excedrin Migraine generally costs about 12 percent to 15 percent more than Excedrin Extra Strength for the 24-, 100-, 200- and 300-count bottles.

How is Excedrin Migraine different than extra strength?

The only difference between Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine, is the labeling and dosage recommendation. It’s a legal issue. In order for Excedrin to put “Migraine Relief” on the bottle, it had to resubmit to the FDA and get the “new” (but really the same) product re-approved. … see more.

Why is Excedrin Migraine discontinued?

Why are these products being discontinued? They are being discontinued due to quality and assurance measures. GSK recently discovered inconsistencies in how products are transferred and weighed. There is no information on when GSK plans to remarket these medications.

What works as well as Excedrin Migraine?

These non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are possible Excedrin Migraine alternatives that may help you cope with the pain of a migraine: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) Aspirin.

What happens if you take Excedrin everyday?

Acetaminophen, one of the drugs in Excedrin Migraine, can cause severe liver damage. You have a higher risk of liver damage if you take Excedrin Migraine and do any of the following: use more than the maximum daily amount (two caplets in 24 hours)

Will Excedrin Migraine be back on the market?

No, Excedrin® products have not been discontinued. We experienced a temporary supply issue with Excedrin® Extra Strength and Migraine products, which has since been resolved. We are pleased to share that we started shipments of Excedrin® Extra Strength and Migraine products to retailers.

Is ibuprofen the same as Excedrin?

That’s because ibuprofen and the aspirin in Excedrin Migraine are both the same type of drug: NSAIDs.

Why is Excedrin hard to find 2021?

Why is there a shortage of Excedrin®? In their official statement, GlaxoSmithKline said they’ve halted production because of “inconsistencies in how we transfer and weigh ingredients.” There isn’t a nationwide shortage yet, but drugstores won’t be able to restock once they run out of their current supply.

Is there a generic Excedrin?

Safrel – Tension Headache Relief Pain Reliever with Acetaminophen 500 mg and Caffeine 65 mg (200 Caplets) Value Pack | Extra Strength for Head and Body Aches | Generic Excedrin Tension Headache.

Does Excedrin make you bleed more?

This medication may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with other drugs that also may cause bleeding. Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, “blood thinners” such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, among others.

Is there a recall on Excedrin?

GSK Consumer Health issued the recall for five types of Excedrin products toward the end of December 2020. Consumers should immediately check Excedrin bottles to see if there is a hole at the bottom. If there isn’t a hole, the consumers can keep the over-the-counter medicine, according to the recall.

Why was Excedrin taken off the shelves?

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.