Caffeine

Tablet · Oral

Over the counter Central Nervous System Stimulant Methylxanthine

Active ingredient

Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Caffeine 200 mg

Purpose

Purpose Alertness aid

Uses

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

Warnings

Warnings Do not use ■ as a substitute for sleep. This product is intended for occasional use only ■ in children under 12 years of age When using this product limit the use of caffeine containing medications, foods or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally, rapid heartbeat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

Do not use ■ as a substitute for sleep. This product is intended for occasional use only ■ in children under 12 years of age

When using this product

When using this product limit the use of caffeine containing medications, foods or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally, rapid heartbeat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

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.

Directions

Directions ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet not more often than every 4 hours

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-800-231-4670

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (revised Feb 24, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Caffeine NDC products (6)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
58602-747Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet
Aurohealth LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69842-500Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69842-509Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
70000-0409Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet
LEADER/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-5009Caffeine 200 mg/1
Tablet
Walgreen CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
63083-1508Caffeine 9 [hp_X]/29.5mL
Liquid
Professional Complementary Health FormulasUNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC

Frequently asked questions

What is Caffeine used for?

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

Who makes Caffeine?

Caffeine is listed by 5 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Aurohealth LLC, CVS Pharmacy, Inc., LEADER/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc., Walgreen Company.