What is the max amount of Excedrin I can take safely?

Question

I ask, because I know that doctors will sometimes advise their patients to take more than the amount printed on the bottle. My headache hasn't gone away with three yet, and I took them about an hour ago.

Answer 1

You can take 2 extra strength every 4 hours. If you were taking Tylenol you could take it every 4 hours and asprin every 4 hours opposite Tylenol(T at 2, A at 4, T at 6, A at 8)Excedrin is asprin, acetaminaphen(Tylenol) and caffeine. You can overdose on either Tylenol or asprin, but the lethal level of Tylenol is closer to the therapeutic dose.

Answer 2

The directions say people over 12, take 2 Excedrin every 6 hours not to exceed 8 in 24 hours.

I have been taking Excedrin for years. I take the amount according to the pain I have. If it is a severe pain, I will take up to 4 tablets every 4 hours until the headache is gone. This normally will take a maximum of 8 hours.

I would say my average is 3 tablets every 4 hours. That normally takes care of my pain.

I am not encouraging you to take more than the directions say, I merely am telling you what I do. I also take a little something to eat, so the Excedrin doesn't hurt my stomach.

I hope this helps, pain is no good!

God Bless You :)

Answer 3

Go to their website and look at the dosage chart. http://www.excedrin.com/products/index.shtml

The bottle will also indicate how many you can take and at what intervals, and how many is too many. It will usually say, "DO NOT EXCEED __ DOSES EVERY 24 HOURS"

Answer 4

Read the label.