Awake

Caffeine · Tablet, Film Coated · Oral

Over the counter Central Nervous System Stimulant Methylxanthine

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each caplet) 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 1/2 to 1 caplet not more often than every 3 to 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

Other information 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, dextrates hydrated, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, flavor, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Better Living Brands, LLC (revised Jan 21, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Awake NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
21130-944Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Better Living Brands, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
36800-844Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Topco Associates, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-3440Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Walgreen CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Awake used for?

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

Who makes Awake?

Awake is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Better Living Brands, LLC, Topco Associates, LLC, Walgreen Company.