Genace

Generic name:acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine [ ah-see-ta-MIH-no-fin, AH-sprin, CAH-feen ]
Brand names: Excedrin, Excedrin Geltab, Excedrin Migraine, Genace, Goodys Extra Strength, Goodys Headache Powders, Supac
Drug class:Analgesic combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 17, 2022.

What is Genace?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Aspirin is in a class of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Caffeine is used in this product to increase the pain relieving effects of acetaminophen and aspirin.

Genace is used to treat pain from conditions such as headache (including migraine), muscle aches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds and sinus infections.

Genace may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

If your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse, stop taking Genace and contact your doctor.

Do not drink alcohol during treatment with Genace. Together, alcohol, acetaminophen, and aspirin can be damaging to the liver and stomach. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, talk to your doctor before taking Genace.

Read the labels on other prescription and over-the-counter medicines you are taking to determine the amount of acetaminophen, aspirin, or caffeine they contain. Do not take more than one product that contains acetaminophen or aspirin in the same day, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

This product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing beverages, foods, and medications while taking this product. Too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and a rapid heartbeat.

Before taking this medicine

Do not drink alcohol during treatment with Genace. Together, alcohol, acetaminophen, and aspirin can be damaging to the liver and stomach. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, talk to your doctor before taking Genace.

Before taking Genace, tell your doctor if you

• have an allergy to or have had problems after taking aspirin;

• have an allergy to or have had problems after taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, others), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), and others;

• drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day;

• have never had migraines diagnosed by a doctor;

• have a headache that is different from or more severe than your usual migraines;

• have daily headaches;

• have a headache following or caused by a head injury, exertion, coughing, or bending;

• experienced your first headache after age 50;

• have an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach;

• have liver disease;
• have kidney disease;

• have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder (e.g., hemophilia);

• have high bl