Pain Relief PM Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Diphenhydramine citrate 250 mg; 250 mg; 38 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 100-count — NDC 59779-894-12 (Billing 59779-0894-12)
This is a package of 100 tablets of Pain Relief PM Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Diphenhydramine citrate 250 mg; 250 mg; 38 mg Tablet, Film Coated from CVS Pharmacy, marketed since Aug 2016 and currently FDA-listed, this package's marketing is listed to end Jun 2027. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 59779-894-12 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 59779 labeler · 894 product · 12 package
- Package marketed since
- Aug 31, 2016
- Package marketing ended
- Jun 30, 2027
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Barcode (UPC)
- 0050428421772
- FDA record last changed
- Oct 1, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1593110
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever. Acetaminophen is in a class of medications called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗This is an OTC monograph pain relief tablet taken by mouth that combines acetaminophen and aspirin, both commonly used to reduce pain and fever, with diphenhydramine citrate, an antihistamine typically included in nighttime pain products to promote drowsiness. The film coating helps protect the tablet as it passes through the stomach. This combination is marketed for use when pain relief at bedtime is desired.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per each | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-0894-12 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE | 2016-08-31 | Jun 30, 2027 | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets 250 mg/1; 250 mg/1; 38 mg 00067-2056-24 | Haleon | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| PM Headache 250 mg/1; 250 mg/1; 38 mg 51316-0674-12 | CVS | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pain Relief PM 250 mg/1; 250 mg/1; 38 mgthis 59779-0894-12 | CVS | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer derived from povidone. It acts as a disintegrant, helping the tablet or capsule break apart quickly in the stomach so the active ingredient can be absorbed.
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FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake is a blue colorant made by combining FD&C Blue No. 1 dye with aluminum salts. It is used to color tablets, capsules, and other medicines for easy identification and appearance.
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Ferric oxide yellow is a naturally occurring iron compound used as a colorant in medications. It gives tablets, capsules, and other forms a yellow or golden hue for identification and appearance.
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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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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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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 is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
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A starch-based powder made from potatoes and processed with sodium. It acts as a disintegrant, helping the tablet or capsule break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Sodium sulfate is a mineral salt used in pharmaceuticals as a filler and diluent. It helps provide bulk and stability to tablets and capsules while remaining inert in the body.
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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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Zinc stearate is a fine white powder made from zinc and stearic acid. It works as a lubricant and glidant to help the tablet or capsule move smoothly through manufacturing equipment and prevents sticking.
17 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses for the temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime, with a full glass of water do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: do not use
⚠️ 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 shock asthma (wheezing) Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include: blisters rash skin reddening If a 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.
The chance is higher if you are age 60 or older take more or for a longer time than directed take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin in children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn you have difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland you have liver disease you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis you are taking a diuretic you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease you have glaucoma you have asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for: diabetes gout arthritis any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition sedatives or tranquilizers any product that contains aspirin, acetaminophen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer When using this product avoid alcoholic beverages drowsiness may occur do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs.
Seek medical help right away. you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness. pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 250 mg Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)* Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sodium sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, zinc stearate
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Pain reliever Pain reliever Nighttime sleep-aid
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin in children under 12 years of age
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn you have difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland you have liver disease you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis you are taking a diuretic you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease you have glaucoma you have asthma
📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for: diabetes gout arthritis any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition sedatives or tranquilizers any product that contains aspirin, acetaminophen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product avoid alcoholic beverages drowsiness may occur do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness. pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition.
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Principal Display Panel ♥︎CVS Health® Compare to the active ingredients in Excedrin® PM Headache † Caplets Pain Relief PM ACETAMINOPHEN, 250 mg ASPIRIN (NSAID) , 250 mg DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE, 38 mg Pain reliever, Nighttime sleep-aid • Non-habit forming • For pain with sleeplessness 100 CAPLETS Actual Size Package Contains One Bottle TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING † This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare SARL, owner of the registered trademark Excedrin® PM Headache.
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