Tension Headache Relief

Tablet · Oral

Over the counter Central Nervous System Stimulant Methylxanthine

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each gelcap) Acetaminophen 500 mg Caffeine 65 mg

Purpose

Purpose Pain reliever Pain reliever aid

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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 heartbeat. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear 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. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Do not use

Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear

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. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours. children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

Other information store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF) avoid high humidity see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients ammonium hydroxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, silicon dioxide, simethicone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walgreen Company (revised Jul 9, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Tension Headache Relief NDC products (9)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
69168-001Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Capsule, Coated
Allegiant HealthOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69168-029Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Capsule
Allegiant HealthOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69732-007Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Tablet
Hi-Tech Nutraceuticals, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
84324-002Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Tablet
NUVICARE LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
72090-004Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Tablet
Pioneer Life Sciences, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
11673-839Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Tablet, Coated
TARGET CORPORATIONOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
49483-373Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Tablet
TIME CAP LABS INCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-0572Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Tablet, Coated
Walgreen CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-7213Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Caffeine 65 mg/1
Tablet
WALGREENSOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Tension Headache Relief used for?

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches

Who makes Tension Headache Relief?

Tension Headache Relief is listed by 8 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Allegiant Health, Hi-Tech Nutraceuticals, LLC, NUVICARE LLC, Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC.