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Caffeine

Drug class

Central Nervous System Stimulant [EPC]; Central Nervous System Stimulation [PE]; Methylxanthine [EPC]; Xanthines [CS]

Uses

Use helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness

Warnings

Warnings For occasional use only Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat. Do not use for children under 12 years of age as a substitute for sleep Stop use and ask a doctor if fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Overdose

Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, seek medical help or contact a poison control center right away

Dosage & administration

Directions adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet not more often than every 3 to 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Caffeine 200 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dextrates hydrated, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

Dosage forms & strengths

CHEWABLE GEL POWDER TABLET TABLET, COATED TABLET, FILM COATED LIQUID CREAM
CAFFEINE 1 g/108.27g CAFFEINE 1 kg/kg CAFFEINE 200 mg/1 CAFFEINE 9 [hp_X]/29.5mL CAFFEINE 100 mg/1 CAFFEINE 1 g/g CAFFEINE 6 g/100mL

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

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