Caffeine
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Stay Awake
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Caffeine | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness
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
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. …
Caffeine is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Similar Tablet Products
Browse all Tablet products →References & Data Sources
- • DailyMed — Caffeine drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Caffeine label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 198520 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Caffeine (FDA National Drug Code)
Medical Disclaimer
The information on this page is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or medication.
Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS