I have been told that you can minimize menstrual cramps by reducing the intake of caffeine or eliminating it completely from the diet during your period, but one of the active ingredients in Midol is caffeine. I am so confused.
2007-03-17 08:24:46 · 3 answers · asked by female020050310 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Caffeine is important to the body if you regularly use it. Not having it can make you sick if you are used to it.
2007-03-17 08:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Foxalot 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I was totally confused about this as well. I'm told the caffeine in Midol is equivalent to a small cup of coffee and is for those who suffer from extreme fatique during their cycle. I guess excessive caffeine is what you should avoid.
2007-03-17 08:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs.Blessed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because some women/girls don't know many pills have ingredients they don't need. Another brand (I think it's Pamprin) has a antihistamine in it! It's all marketing.
The caffeine and other unneeded ingredients is the main reason I use the CVS brand PMS medicine instead of Midol and Pamprin. It only has Acetaminophen and two diuretics.
2007-03-17 10:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Tara662 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋