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Relieving head pain for over 50 years

As a trusted source for headache and migraine relief for more than 50 years, Excedrin is your go-to for dealing head pain.

The family of safe, effective, over-the-counter pain relievers are designed to help treat a range of head pain and related pain.

Head Care, a product line developed by the makers of Excedrin, can help support head health with unique combinations of vitamins and minerals.*

As the Excedrin and Head Care family of products continues grow and support people everywhere, we remain committed to delivering top-of-the line, accessible products that fulfill a variety of areas related to head pain and ­­­head health.*

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Our History

Brain

1960

Excedrin Extra Strength is introduced for the treatment of headaches. It’s the first multi-ingredient headache treatment product on the market.

Moon and Cloud

1969

Excedrin PM is introduced as the first combination head pain and sleep aid product.

Neuron

1998

Excedrin Migraine is introduced for the relief of migraine headache pain and associated symptoms. It becomes the first migraine headache medication made available to consumers without a prescription.

Human

2003

Excedrin Tension Headache is introduced for relief to those suffering from stress-related tension headache

Human

2023

Head Care, from the makers of Excedrin, launches. Head Care +Replenish*^ and Head Care +Focus are the first and only products for head care support beyond the attack.*

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How can Excedrin Help?

Different head health needs may need different solutions. Answer a few simple questions, and the product selector will tell you which Excedrin product could be right for you.

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Head Care products are not intended to treat migraines.

^As compared to falling asleep without melatonin. Melatonin helps you fall asleep and is for occasional sleepiness.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.