Why was Excedrin Back and Body discontinued?

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.

When will Excedrin be back on the shelves?

Update: As of January 2021, Excedrin® Extra Strength and Excedrin® Migraine are back on store shelves—for the most part. The medications’ makers started producing them again in July 2020 (except for the caplet and gel tab forms, which ran into supply issues).

Why is Excedrin still not available?

Manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline has halted production of Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength in caplet and gel tab forms after discovering inconsistencies in how it transfers and weighs ingredients.

Can you become addicted to Excedrin?

”I was an Excedrin Migraine addict before, because I thought those were safe drugs, and they’re not. I didn’t think you could abuse them. But you definitely can.

How many days in a row can you take Excedrin?

Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than directed. Do not use this product for pain lasting longer than 10 days or fever lasting more than 3 days.

Is it harmful to 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)

What happens when you stop taking Excedrin?

For some patients, discontinuing an overused medication can lead to worse headaches and other withdrawal symptoms like: Nausea. Vomiting. Insomnia.

What’s the difference between Excedrin Back and body?

Back & Body. Excedrin® pain relief products have been relieving the toughest headache pain for nearly 60 years. Excedrin® took its pain relief expertise beyond headaches to target other body pains. Excedrin® Back & Body was a bi-layered caplet that worked as a pain reliever and a pain blocker.

Is the Excedrin Extra Strength product being discontinued?

Is Excedrin® being discontinued? 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.

What are the ingredients in the drug Excedrin?

Acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine, when taken as directed, provide clinically proven headache relief. Excedrin is a combination of these ingredients: two pain relievers, plus an amplifier to enhance the analgesic effect.

How long has Excedrin been used for headaches?

Excedrin ® pain relief products have been relieving the toughest headache pain for nearly 60 years. Excedrin ® took its pain relief expertise beyond headaches to target other body pains.