What OTC medications can relieve headache symptoms?

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These medications provide relief from headache symptoms, without a prescription: Generic name: Aspirin Brand name: Bayer®, Bufferin®, Ecotrin®. Symptoms relieved: Fever and pain. Precautions and possible side effects: Heartburn, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, bronchospasm or constriction that causes narrowing of the airways, anaphylaxis and peptic ulcer. Don’t give aspirin to children under 14 years old. It … Read more

Acetaminophen Over-dosage Warning

Each dose of Fioricet contains 300 to 325 mg of acetaminophen. Many other medications also contain acetaminophen. Your upper daily limit from all sources is 3,000 mg per day. Taking too much acetaminophen (found in this combination preparation) can cause liver damage, sometimes serious enough to require liver transplantation or cause death. Be aware that … Read more