Vanquish Headache Relief

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and reduces fever. Aspirin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ATE). Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system.

Vanquish Headache Relief is a combination medicine used to treat pain from tension headaches, migraine headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, toothaches, the common cold, or nasal congestion.

Do not use aspirin for heart or blood vessel conditions unless your doctor tells you to.

Vanquish Headache Relief may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Never use more than the recommended dose. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.

Take with food or milk if the medicine makes your stomach upset.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, if you have a fever lasting longer than 3 days, or if any swelling or pain lasts longer than 10 days.

Using migraine headache medicine too often (more than 10 days per month) can make headaches worse. Tell your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well.

This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Inform any doctor who treats you that you are using Vanquish Headache Relief.

If you need surgery, dental work, or a medical procedure, you may need to stop taking this medicine for a short time.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome, which is a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.

Do not take more than the recommended dose. An acetaminophen overdose can harm your liver or lead to death.

Call your doctor immediately if you experience: nausea, upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes, clay-colored stools, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager who has a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome, which is a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, caffeine, or any NSAIDs (diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, naproxen, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, and others).

Aspirin may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can happen suddenly while you are taking this medicine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe for you to use if you have ever had:

• liver disease, cirrhosis, a history of alcoholism, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day;
• asthma or seasonal allergies;
• fever with a stiff neck;
• stomach ulcer, stomach or intestinal bleeding, ulcerative colitis;
• bleeding problems;
• kidney disease; or
• if you use medicine to treat glaucoma or to prevent blood clots.

If you take Vanquish Headache Relief to treat headache pain, seek medical help if you have:

• a headache so severe you need to lie down;
• a headache that causes vomiting;
• what feels like the worst headache you've ever had;
• a headache that seems different from your usual headaches;
• a headache every day;
• a headache after coughing, bending, exercising, or a head injury;
• if you have never had migraines diagnosed by a doctor; or
• if you are having your first headache after age 50.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Taking aspirin during late pregnancy may lead to bleeding in the mother or baby during delivery. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, acetaminophen may lead to a severe skin reaction that can be life-threatening. This can happen even if you have taken acetaminophen before and had no reaction. Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you have this type of reaction, you should never take any medicine that contains acetaminophen again.

This medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using it and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe anxiety, agitation, confusion, panic;
• easy bruising or bleeding;
• feeling light-headed, as if you might faint;
• signs of dehydration—feeling very thirsty or hot, being unable to urinate, heavy sweating, or having hot and dry skin;
• signs of stomach bleeding—bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, or vomiting that looks like coffee grounds;
• high potassium levels—nausea, weakness, tingling sensation, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, or loss of movement; or
• liver issues—nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects of Vanquish Headache Relief may include:

• upset stomach, heartburn;
• feeling depressed, anxious, or restless; or
• problems sleeping (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Vanquish Headache Relief is taken as needed, you might not have a set dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or lead to death.

Early signs of an acetaminophen overdose include not wanting to eat, feeling sick to your stomach, throwing up, sweating, or feeling weak. Later symptoms may include pain in the upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Overdose symptoms may also include ringing in your ears, headache, diarrhea, seeing things that are not there, fast or slow heart rate, or seizures (convulsions).

Do not drink alcohol. It may increase your chance of liver damage or stomach bleeding.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may have ingredients similar to acetaminophen or aspirin (like ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).

Do not consume coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, or other sources of caffeine while taking this medication. They can worsen the side effects of the caffeine in the medication.

Other drugs may affect Vanquish Headache Relief, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking and any medicine you begin or stop using.