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Medically reviewed by Oliinyk Elizabeth Ivanovna, PharmD. Last updated on 14.04.2022
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Headache, migraine, fever, toothache, pain caused by cold & flu, dysmenorrhoea, musculo-skeletal pain, myalgia & neuralgia.
Relieving symptoms of menstrual periods such as minor cramps, headache, bloating, backache, muscle aches, and fatigue. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength)/Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength)/Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) is an analgesic and diuretic combination. It works by raising the pain threshold and by decreasing water-weight gain caused by menstrual periods.
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet,
Oral:
GoodSense Menstrual Relief: Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) 500 mg, Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength) 60 mg, and Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) maleate 15 mg
Midol Complete: Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) 500 mg, Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength) 60 mg, and Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) maleate 15 mg [contains edetate disodium, fd&c blue #1 aluminum lake]
Midol Complete: Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) 500 mg, Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength) 60 mg, and Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) maleate 15 mg [contains fd&c blue #2 aluminum lake]
Dosing: Adult
Menstrual period symptom relief:
Oral: Two tablets (Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) 1,000 mg/Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength) 120 mg/Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) 30 mg) every 6 hours as needed; maximum: 6 tablets (Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) 3,000 mg/Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength) 360 mg/Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) 90 mg) per day
Dosing: Geriatric
Avoid use (Beers Criteria [AGS 2019]).
Dosing: Pediatric
Menstrual period symptom relief:
Oral: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: Refer to adult dosing.
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What is the most important information I should know about Midol Extra Strength?
OTC labeling: When used for self-medication, do not use with other products containing Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) or if you are allergic to Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength), Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength), Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength), or any component of the formulation.
Use Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength)/Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength)/Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength)/Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength)/Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) by mouth with or without food.
- Take Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength)/Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength)/Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- If you miss a dose of Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength)/Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength)/Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength) and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength)/Caffeine (Midol Extra Strength)/Pyrilamine (Midol Extra Strength).
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Use: Labeled Indications
Menstrual period symptom relief: Temporary relief of cramps, headache, bloating, backache, water-weight gain, muscle aches, and/or fatigue associated with menstrual periods.
Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) is metabolized (eliminated by conversion to other chemicals) by the liver. Therefore drugs that increase the action of liver enzymes that metabolize Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) [for example, carbamazepine (Tegretol), isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid, Laniazid), rifampin (Rifamate, Rifadin, Rimactane)] reduce the levels of Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) and may decrease the action of Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength). Doses of Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) greater than the recommended doses are toxic to the liver and may result in severe liver damage. The potential for Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) to harm the liver is increased when it is combined with alcohol or drugs that also harm the liver.
Cholestyramine (Questran) reduces the effect of Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) by decreasing its absorption into the body from the intestine. Therefore, Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) should be administered 3 to 4 hours after cholestyramine or one hour before cholestyramine.
Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) doses greater than 2275 mg per day may increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin (Coumadin) by an unknown mechanism. Therefore, prolonged administration or large doses of Acetaminophen (Midol Extra Strength) should be avoided during warfarin therapy
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What are the possible side effects of Midol Extra Strength?
Very rarely (and usually mild) skin rashes and palpitations. Sedation and dizziness may occur after the intake of the yellow (night) tablet. In this case it is not advisable for patients who drive or operate machinery at night. Therefore the yellow tablet is recommended at bedtime.