headache medicine

Most products contain acetaminophen or ibuprofen. One oral caplet listing combines acetaminophen with aspirin and caffeine.

Children's liquids come in kid-friendly flavors such as bubble gum, berry, and grape. Many include child-resistant caps and dosing aids like dosage cups or oral syringes.

Listings show small liquid bottles (1 fl oz, 4 fl oz, 8 fl oz), caplet counts such as 50 or 275, a 2‑pack of 2 fl oz bottles, and suppositories sold in 6‑count packages.

Available dosage forms include oral liquids/suspensions, caplets, and suppositories.

Acetaminophen: 160 mg per 5 mL (liquid), 250 mg (caplet), and 500 mg (extra-strength caplet); an infant suppository is listed as 80 mg. Ibuprofen: 50 mg per 1.25 mL and 100 mg per 5 mL.

Some children's and infant liquids state a single dose may relieve pain or reduce fever for up to 8 hours. For infant suppositories the listings show: 6–11 months — 1 suppository every 6 hours (no more than 4 doses in 24 hours); 12–36 months — 1 suppository every 4–6 hours (no more than 5 doses in 24 hours).

Warnings advise consulting a doctor for liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease or high blood pressure; avoiding use before heart surgery or after a heart attack; avoiding use if you have a bleeding problem or are taking blood thinners (warfarin); and consulting a doctor for stomach problems, allergic reactions to other pain relievers, or pregnancy-related concerns where noted.

Per the product details: 6–11 months — 1 suppository every 6 hours (no more than 4 doses in 24 hours); 12–36 months — 1 suppository every 4–6 hours (no more than 5 doses in 24 hours). For infants under 6 months, consult a physician.

Many children's and infant liquid products include dosing aids such as an enclosed oral syringe or a dosage cup, and often have child‑resistant safety caps. Inclusion of these features varies by product.

The listings indicate relief for fever and minor aches and pains from common cold and flu, headaches (some caplets mention migraine), sore throat, toothache, and muscle aches. One caplet listing also mentions menstrual cramps.