Alert Aid

Caffeine · Tablet · Oral

Over the counter Central Nervous System Stimulant Methylxanthine

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Caffeine 200 mg

Purpose

Purpose Alertness aid

Uses

Use helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness

Warnings

Warnings For occasional use only 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 heart beat. Do not use for children under 12 years of age as a substitute for sleep Stop use and ask a doctor if fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur. 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.

Do not use

Do not use for children under 12 years of age as a substitute for sleep

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet not more often than every 3 to 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

Other information each tablet contains: calcium 35 mg TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dextrates hydrated, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Amerisource Bergen (revised Oct 8, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Alert Aid NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
46122-457Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet
Amerisource BergenOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Alert Aid used for?

Use helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness

Who makes Alert Aid?

Alert Aid is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Amerisource Bergen.