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Caffeine

CAFFEINE

Standard Dose
Directions ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet not more often than every 4 hours
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness
Summary

Indications and usage Uses helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness Dosage and administration Directions ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet not more often than every 4 hours Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use ■as a substitute for sleep.

This product is intended for occasional use only ■in children under 12 years of age When using this product limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness Dosage and administration Directions ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet not more often than every 4 hours Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use ■as a substitute for sleep. This product is intended for occasional use only ■in children under 12 years of age When using this product limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not use ■as a substitute for sleep.
  • • This product is intended for occasional use only ■in children under 12 years of age When using this product limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat.
  • • The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
  • • Stop use and ask a doctor if fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.