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Tension Headache Relief 500 mg; 65 mg Capsule, 20-count — NDC 69168-0029-26 package photo

Tension Headache Relief 500 mg; 65 mg Capsule, 20-count

by Allegiant Health · 20 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (69168-029-26)
NDC 69168-0029-26
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69168-029-26 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains20-count Pack sizes5 compare ↓
Also comes in: 16 capsules 69168-0029-37 24 capsules 69168-0029-24 50 capsules 69168-0029-50 200 capsules 69168-0029-98
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69168-029-26
Product NDC 69168-029
11-digit billing NDC 69168002926
RxCUI 410226
UNII 362O9ITL9D, 3G6A5W338E
Application # M013
SPL Set ID b431a1a3-39c4-4d6c-afdc-c8b017ad89da
Established class (EPC) Central Nervous System Stimulant; Methylxanthine
Physiologic effect Central Nervous System Stimulation
Chemical class Xanthines
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2014-11-26
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance ACETAMINOPHEN; CAFFEINE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69168-029-26 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 69168-0029-26. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.

Drug family (ATC) Anilides
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAllegiant Health
FDA applicationM013 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69168
First marketedNov 2014
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio113 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter capsule taken by mouth that combines acetaminophen and caffeine. Acetaminophen is typically used to reduce pain and fever, while caffeine is commonly added to enhance pain relief and increase alertness. This combination product is marketed for tension headache relief under FDA's OTC monograph rules, which means it follows established ingredient and strength standards for this category rather than undergoing individual product review.

Supplement & herbal interactions

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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color red
ShapeCapsule
Size17 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    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.
  • UNII M28OL1HH48
    Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII 2LRS185U6K
    D&C Red No. 27 is a synthetic red colorant used in medicines and cosmetics. It gives tablets, capsules, or liquids their red or reddish color so products are visually identifiable.
  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII H77VEI93A8
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    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.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    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.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    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.
  • UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
    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.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    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.

11 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statescorn starch, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum  lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — 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.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 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 systemPer eachPer 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.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 16 capsules 24 capsules 50 capsules 200 capsules
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69168-0001-24 Allegiant 24 capsules — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mgthis 69168-0029-26 Allegiant 20 capsules — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2014
On the market since
Nov 2014
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
12 years listed
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·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Tension Headache Relief — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Abdominal Pain Upper1
Gastrointestinal Injury1
Rectal Haemorrhage1

Reporter sex

1 reports
Female · 100%
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
69168-0029-24 24 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (69168-029-24) 2014-11-26 Active
69168-0029-26 You're viewing this 20 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (69168-029-26) 2020-01-20 Active
69168-0029-37 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (69168-029-37) / 16 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE 2021-12-15 Active
69168-0029-50 50 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (69168-029-50) 2022-06-13 Active
69168-0029-98 200 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (69168-029-98) 2014-11-26 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 69168-0029-26?
NDC 69168-0029-26 is a 20-count package — 20 capsule in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 69168-0029-26 and NDC 69168-0029-37?
Both are Tension Headache Relief 500 mg; 65 mg Capsule — the drug itself is identical. NDC 69168-0029-26 is the 20-count package, while NDC 69168-0029-37 is the 16 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Tension Headache Relief 500 mg; 65 mg Capsule?
Bill NDC 69168-0029-26 — the 11-digit billing format is 69168002926. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 69168-029-26, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 69168-0029-26, written without dashes as 69168002926. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 69168-0029-26, the first segment (69168) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Allegiant Health; the middle segment (0029) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (26) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Allegiant Health. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 4 other package presentations of this same product, including 16 capsules (69168-0029-37), 24 capsules (69168-0029-24), 50 capsules (69168-0029-50). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Allegiant Health is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 15 words ▾

Uses temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to ■ headache ■ muscular aches

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 37 words ▾

Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage. Adults and children 12 years and over : take 2 tablets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings ~1 min read ▾

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you ■ take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ take with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product 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 a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally rapid heartbeat. Do Not Use ■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure. Ask doctor before use if you have liver disease Stop Use and ask a doctor if ■ any new symptoms occur ■ symptoms do not get better or worsen ■ painful area is red or swollen ■ pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg Caffeine 65mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 36 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

🎯 Purpose 6 words ▾

Purpose Pain reliever Pain reliever aid

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 69168-0014-01 · Allegiant 69168-0036-54 · Allegiant →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.