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Tension Headache Acetaminophen, Caffeine 500 mg; 65 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 100-count — NDC 70000-0159-02 package photo

Tension Headache Acetaminophen, Caffeine 500 mg; 65 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 100-count

by Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (70000-0159-2) / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 70000-0159-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0159-2 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains100-count Cost per ea$0.0622 NADAC Per package$6.22 / 100 tablets Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.1569/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 24 tablets 70000-0159-01
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) 70000-0159-2
Product NDC 70000-0159
11-digit billing NDC 70000015902
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 307686
UNII 362O9ITL9D, 3G6A5W338E
UPC 0096295130287
Application # M013
SPL Set ID 96684e3f-a13e-49c3-b437-d2627e528a2d
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 2007-01-17
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance ACETAMINOPHEN; CAFFEINE
GPI-14 64990002100340
GPI class Tension Headache
GCN Seq No 013760
GCN 72555
HICL code 001855
Ingredient (HICL) Acetaminophen/Caffeine
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Analgesics
HIC3 code H3E
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Analgesic/Antipyretics,Non-Salicylate
AHFS code 28:08.16.00
AHFS class Non-Opioid Analgesics
FDB label name TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET
FDB brand name Tension Headache
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70000-0159-2 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 70000-0159-02. 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

LabelerCardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader
FDA applicationM013 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code70000
First marketedJan 2007
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio163 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

Label name TENSION HEADACHE CAPLET Ingredient Acetaminophen/Caffeine
🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter oral tablet containing acetaminophen and caffeine. Acetaminophen is typically used to reduce fever and relieve minor pain, while caffeine is commonly included in pain-relief products to enhance their effect. This combination is often used for tension headaches and similar minor aches. The tablet has a film coating to make it easier to swallow.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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
ShapeOval
Imprint44;428
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.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

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 eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.062 $6.22 / 100 tablets
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.1569 $15.69 / 100 tablets
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Nov 2021 Jun 2022 Feb 2026 Sep 2026 $0.083 $0.056
Flat over the last 20 months.
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 500 mg/1; 65 mgthis 70000-0159-02 Cardinal 100 tablets $0.062 — Availability likely —
Excedrin Tension Headache 500 mg/1; 65 mg 00067-8139-01 Haleon 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
PANADOL Extra 500 mg/1; 65 mg 00135-0620-01 Haleon 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mg 00363-0572-31 Walgreen 80 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mg 00363-7213-10 WALGREENS 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mg 11673-0839-01 TARGET 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Aspirin-Free 500 mg/1; 65 mg 11822-0428-02 Rite 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mg 49483-0373-01 TIME 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
DoloDent Toothache For adults 65 mg/1; 500 mg 55758-0435-24 Pharmadel 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Aspirin Free 500 mg/1; 65 mg 59779-0824-06 CVS 200 tablets — — FDA listed —
DRX CHOICE Tension Headache 500 mg/1; 65 mg 68163-0506-15 Raritan 15 tablets — — FDA listed —
Sed-Max 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69197-0029-20 Command 20 tablets — — FDA listed —
Cafizetamol Forte 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69729-0147-40 OPMX 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Migrafein FORTE 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69729-0148-40 OPMX 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Neo-Lubrina Fuerte 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69729-0149-24 OPMX 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mejoral 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69729-0154-24 OPMX 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
KORTRIBION Pain Reliever 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69729-0793-24 OPMX 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Doloneuro-Tropas 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69729-0795-80 OPMX 4 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mg 69732-0007-01 Hi-Tech 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mg 72090-0004-02 Pioneer 200 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Pain Relieving Aid 500 mg/1; 65 mg 79903-0373-01 WAL-MART 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
NOTTS - Tension Headache 500 mg/1; 65 mg 82706-0010-01 VIVUNT 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Tension Headache Relief 500 mg/1; 65 mg 84324-0002-01 NUVICARE 100 tablets — — 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

🏛️
2007
On the market since
Jan 2007
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
19 years listed
🔒
·
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.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 70000-0159-02, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
59
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
4.9K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$771.30
Avg / prescription
$13.07
Avg / unit
$0.1569
Latest quarter Q1 2026
16Rx
Medicaid pays / ea
$0.1569
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$0.0622
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.0947
+152% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
100% FFS
Fee-for-service · 59 Rx Managed care · 0 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: 4,917 units · 25.1 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: no data reported CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
25.125.1
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 New York 25.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
100 tablets this page70000-0159-02 59 Rx · $771
24 tablets70000-0159-01 26 Rx · $360
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 85 Rx · 7,037 units · $1,132 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
70000-0159-01 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (70000-0159-1) / 24 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE $0.0622 / ea $1.49 2007-01-17 Active
70000-0159-02 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (70000-0159-2) / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE $0.0622 / ea $6.22 2007-01-17 Active

This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0622 NADAC).

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 70000-0159-02?
NDC 70000-0159-02 is a 100-count package — 1 bottle in 1 carton / 100 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 70000-0159-02 and NDC 70000-0159-01?
Both are Tension Headache Acetaminophen, Caffeine 500 mg; 65 mg Tablet, Film Coated — the drug itself is identical. NDC 70000-0159-02 is the 100-count package, while NDC 70000-0159-01 is the 24 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Tension Headache Acetaminophen, Caffeine 500 mg; 65 mg Tablet, Film Coated?
Bill NDC 70000-0159-02 — the 11-digit billing format is 70000015902. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

📄 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 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 12 words ▾

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 37 words ▾

Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 caplets 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product 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.

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).

If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask a doctor if any new symptoms appear redness or swelling is present 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of 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 20 words ▾

Other information store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF) see end flap for expiration date and lot number

🧪 Active Ingredient 11 words ▾

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

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 37 words ▾

Inactive ingredients corn starch, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, 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 ↗
← 70000-0157-01 · Cardinal 70000-0160-01 · Cardinal →
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.