My mother, being of “The Old School”, doesn’t believe in PMS. But, if you ask 90% of the women who are still experiencing menstrual cycles, according to realage.com, they’ll tell you otherwise. The web site states there are “over 150 different physical and psychological symptoms associated with PMS.” Fortunately, most women only have a few symptoms. If you suffer from backaches, muscle aches, premenstrual and menstrual cramps, and headaches that just won’t go away, then read this Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets product review and learn the facts you need to know!
Price and Availability
Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets are sold at CVS Pharmacies. There are 24 caplets in a bottle. The regular price is $6.99 a bottle.
Product Ingredients
The active ingredient in one Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplet is 500 milligrams of Acetaminophen, which is “formulated with 65 milligrams of caffeine.”
The inactive ingredients in one Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets are: Carnauba Wax, Croscamellose Sodium, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelantinized Starch and Triacetin.
Product Description
Midol is an age-old brand name when it comes to pain relievers for menstruating women. Originally, there was just one Midol formula you could buy. Today, there are a variety of formulas designed to address your specific needs. Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets are made to relieve four of the most common symptoms of PMS. They are premenstrual and menstrual cramps, backache, muscle ache and headache- especially headaches.
Directions
The directions for taking Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets are pretty standard. Adults and children 12 years old and older should take 2 caplets with water every 6 hours, not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. Children under the age of 12 should not take this product unless directed by a doctor.
Product Warnings
There are warnings on the Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets box you should be aware of:
1. If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks on a daily basis, you should consult your doctor about whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
2. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor before taking Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets.
3. Do not take with any other product containing acetaminophen.
4. Stop use and check with a doctor if your pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, if redness or swelling is present, or, if new symptoms occur.
5. Caffeine Warning: One dosage (two tablets) of Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets contains “about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.” Therefore, you should limit the use of medications, foods and beverages that also contain caffeine while you are taking this pain-reliever. Too much caffeine can cause nervousness, rapid heartbeat, irritability and sleeplessness.
6. If you take more Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets than recommended, the overdose may cause “serious health problems.” Seek professional medical assistance or immediately call a Poison Control Center. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
7. Keep Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets out of the reach of children.
Test Results and Conclusion
If you’ve ever taken Excedrin brand pain-relievers, then you probably know that several of their formulas contain caffeine. Anacin, Dristan, Goody’s and Vanquish are some other brands that also use caffeine in their formulas. According to webmd.com, caffeine helps pain-relievers work 40% more effectively. It helps your body absorb pain-relievers faster so you’ll feel better in less time.
With that said, it makes sense why Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets contain caffeine. Each dose contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee, or a 12-ounce cup of brewed Black tea, or 4- 16-ounce bottles of Snapple Iced Tea, according to mayoclinic.com.
It’s interesting to note, that, according to midol.com, caffeine is also added to Midol Menstrual Complete “help fight fatigue and to act as a diuretic, helping to reduce bloating.”
So, do Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets work? Are they effective in conquering those nasty menstrual headaches? Yes they are! However, I must say, the added caffeine concerns me. If you’re sensitive to caffeine like I am, you may not want to add more to your diet via pain pills. Since I’m a coffee and iced tea drinker, (usually decaf) I’d take a pain-reliever and enjoy a cup of regular coffee instead of taking Midol Menstrual Headache Relief Maximum Strength Caplets. The combination should produce the same effect.
