Got a headache? Take some Excedrin. Backache? Excedrin. Sore muscles? Excedrin. Bloating? Excedrin. Stuffed up? Excedrin. Fatigue? Excedrin. Migraine? Excedrin. Sinus pain? Excedrin. Cramps? Excedrin. Toothache? Excedrin.
No, they’re not paying me for this.
But pay attention the next time you find yourself in King Sooper’s medicine aisle contemplating which Excedrin formula to purchase. You will notice that many of the formulas, although priced differently, are basically the same combination of active ingredients. To make it easy for you (you’re welcome), I summarized the active ingredients in each formula, using Excedrin’s website for reference. http://www.excedrin.com/excedrin-products.shtml
Yes, Excedrin Migraine, Extra Strength, and Menstrual Complete are all the same formula.
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg
Caffeine 65 mg
EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg
Caffeine 65 mg
EXCEDRIN MENSTRUAL COMPLETE
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg
Caffeine 65 mg
EXCEDRIN BACK & BODY
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg
EXCEDRIN TENSION HEADACHE
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Caffeine 65 mg
EXCEDRIN PM
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine Citrate 38 mg
EXCEDRIN SINUS HEADACHE
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg
By Emily Kingston