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.

Excedrin Extra Strength works quickly to provide headache relief. For some, headache relief begins in 15 minutes, when used as directed.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. 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.

Key Points. 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.

Is Excedrin being discontinued? No, Excedrin products have not been discontinued.

Excedrin Extra Strength combines three active ingredients to provide a strong over-the-counter medicine for headaches and other kinds of pain. It has a fast-acting formula that delivers extra strength headache relief.

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.

Taking more than 2 caplets in 24 hours may cause an overdose of acetaminophen, especially if you are using other medicines that contain acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen may damage your liver or cause death.

A: Two Excedrin a day could be too much. In the long run, it can lead to more headaches from what we call "rebound headache." This can happen with any pain-relieving medication, but happens to be particularly more common with compounds like Excedrin. We recommend limiting pain medications to three days a week or less.

Excedrin Extra Strength is used to help relieve minor aches and pains. This includes things like pain associated with arthritis, muscle aches, or premenstrual/menstrual cramps. 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 Extra Strength is used to help relieve minor aches and pains. This includes things like pain associated with arthritis, muscle aches, or premenstrual/menstrual cramps. 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.

The antihistamine in this product may cause drowsiness, so it can also be used as a nighttime sleep aid. Antihistamines can also be used to help relieve allergy or cold symptoms such as watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.