Comparing Excedrin vs Theraflu Flu & Cough
| Excedrin (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine) | Theraflu Flu & Cough (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine) |
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| Excedrin (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine) | Theraflu Flu & Cough (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Migraine, Osteoarthritis, Pain/Fever. Excedrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Influenza, Cold Symptoms. Theraflu Flu & Cough may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Excedrin (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine) | More about (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Excedrin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Excedrin side effects |
View all Theraflu Flu & Cough side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine brands include: Anacin Advanced Headache Formula, Arthriten, Arthriten Inflammatory Pain Formula, Backaid Inflammatory Pain Formula, Bayer Migraine Formula, ConRx Pain Reliever, CVS Extra Strength Headache Relief, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine, Extra Pain Relief, Genace, Goody's Extra Strength, Goody's Extra-Strength Headache Powders, Goody's Headache Powders, Medique Pain-Off, Migraine Formula, Migraine Relief, PainAid Extra-Strength Formula, Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief, Vanquish View more | Other acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine brands include: Alka-Seltzer Plus-D Multi-Symptom Sinus & Cold Liquid Gels, Allpanto-S, Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Co-Apap, Comtrex Cold and Flu Maximum Strength Liquid, Comtrex Cold and Flu Maximum Strength Tablet, Comtrex Day and Night, Contac Cold and Flu Maximum Strength, Cough Formula M Multi-Symptom, Genacol Maximum Strength, Theracaps Multi-Symptom Cough & Cold Reliever, Triaminic Flu, Cough & Fever, Tylenol Cold View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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10 hours |
30 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 581 drugs are known to interact with Excedrin:
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A total of 692 drugs are known to interact with Theraflu Flu & Cough:
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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