Medications. 1  Your doctor will tell you if and when you can restart your medicines. 2  If you take blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), or aspirin, be sure to talk to your doctor. 3  Be safe with medicines. 4  If your doctor prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed.
Ingredients. Common ingredients in Excedrin are aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), acetaminophen (paracetamol), and caffeine. Excedrin Tension Headache is a little different because it does not contain aspirin. Each geltab (or coated tablet or gelcap) contains 500 mg of acetaminophen (paracetamol) and 65mg of caffeine.
Many over-the-counter cold remedies contain aspirin in combination with other active ingredients. Aspirin reduces pain, fever, and inflammation. Aspirin is available in many brands. Because aspirin can cause stomach irritation, avoid alcohol. To avoid stomach upset, take with food. Do not take with fruit juice.