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Why is the limit on excedrin capsules two per day with 250 mg of acetaminophen in them, but 500mg tylenol tablets can be taken in pairs 3x's a day?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Caffeine: it is the caffeine (not the acetaminophen) that is the limiting factor in how much excedrin you should take in a day. Dr. R

Answered 8/3/2015

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