Medique® Pain-Off®

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Product Information

For extra strength relief from the pain of headache, toothache, muscle aches and arthritis

  • Unit dose, tamper-evident packets
  • Spanish labeling where possible
  • PACKAGING IS FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
 

Each caplet contains:
Aspirin 250 mg
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Caffeine 65 mg

 

Available in the following package sizes:
*500 (250 x 2's) - Item 22813
200 (100 x 2's) - Item 22847
100 (50 x 2's) - Item 22833
24 (12 x 2's) - Item 22864 for commissaries
*MediBucks Point Value = 20

 

 

Drug Facts Information

Ingredients

Active ingredient (in each tablet): Acetaminophen 250 mg
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer

Active ingredient (in each caplet): Aspirin (NSAID*) 250 mg
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Active ingredient (in each tablet): Caffeine 65 mg
Purpose: Pain reliever aid


Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, starch 1500, stearic acid, talc

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to
■ headache
■ muscular aches
■ arthritis pain
■ a cold
■ toothache
■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps

Warnings

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
■ skin reddening
■ blisters
■ rash
If a skin or allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Allergy alert: Aspirin (NSAIDs) may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
■ hives
■ facial swelling
■ asthma (wheezing)
■ shock

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
■ more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
■ are age 60 or older
■ have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
■ take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
■ take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
■ take more or for a longer time than directed
■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Caffeine Warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.


Do not use
■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
■ if you ever have had an allergic reaction to any other pain relievers/ fever reducers


Ask a doctor before use if
■ stomach bleeding warning applies to you
■ you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
■ you are taking a diuretic
■ you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn
■ you have asthma
■ you have liver disease


Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking a prescription drug for gout, diabetes, or arthritis
■ taking any other drug, or under a doctor’s care for any serious condition


Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
      ■ feel faint
      ■ vomit blood
      ■ have bloody or black stools
      ■ have stomach pain that does not get better
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
■ painful area is red or swollen
■ any new symptoms appear
These could be signs of a serious condition.


If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

■ do not use more than directed
■ drink a full glass of water with each dose

Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours

Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor

Other Information

read all product information before using. Keep box for important information.
store at room temperature 68º-77ºF (20º-25ºC)
avoid excessive heat and humidity
tamper-evident sealed packets
do not use any opened or torn packets
■ each caplet contains: Magnesium 0.58 mg

 

Questions? Please contact us at 1-800-634-7680

Medique Products takes great care to ensure that the product you take is completely safe. This website contains current product information as of 3/31/2023 and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have.

 

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