Alert

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 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF) 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? 1-888-309-9030

Label text from the FDA structured product label by DOLGENCORP, LLC (revised May 6, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Alert NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
55910-226Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet
DOLGENCORP, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
50844-226Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet
L.N.K. International, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
49483-343Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Time Cap Labs, IncOTC MONOGRAPH FINAL

Frequently asked questions

What is Alert used for?

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

Who makes Alert?

Alert is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including DOLGENCORP, LLC, L.N.K. International, Inc., Time Cap Labs, Inc.