Arthriten Inflammatory Pain Formula acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine 250 mg; 65 mg; 250 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 28-count
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor class.
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Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine — tap one for details:
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
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A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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A fat derived from coconut or palm oil containing shorter fatty acid chains. It serves as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, improving absorption and stability in liquid formulations.
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Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer made from dextrose (sugar) that acts as a bulking agent and filler in medicines. It helps give tablets and capsules proper volume and texture while often adding slight sweetness.
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Povidone K30 is a synthetic polymer made from petroleum. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
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Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 52389-0237-28 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (52389-237-28) / 28 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (52389-237-01) | 2012-07-23 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains including the minor pain of arthritis.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Read all package directions and warnings before use and use only as directed. Adults: Two (2) caplets every 6 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 4 doses (8 caplets) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Drink a full glass of water with each dose Intended for use by normally healthy adults only Persons under 18 years of age should use only as directed by a doctor.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product. with other products containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anti-coagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen, 250 mg Aspirin, 250 mg (NSAID)* Caffeine Anhydrous, 65 mg *Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients: Hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized starch, silica, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide and triglycerides.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Analgesic (pain reliever) Analgesic (pain reliever) Pain Reliever Aid
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Other information **Contents sealed: Each Arthriten white colored, capsule shaped caplet bears the identifying mark "ALVA" and a "2" on the reverse side, and is packaged in a bottle with a safety seal under the cap. Do not use if the seal appears broken or if product contents do not match product description. You may report serious side effects to the phone number provided under Questions? below.