Central Nervous System Stimulant • Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine)

Brand Names: Tension Headache Relief

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Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2026-07-09 • RxNorm RxCUI 307686 • 9 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Hannah Lindqvist, MD, PhD (NPI #1457952647)

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Data on this page is deterministically ingested from official U.S. federal datasets (NIH RxNorm, MedlinePlus, FDA DailyMed SPL, openFDA FAERS, NCBI PubMed, and CMS Medicaid NADAC / Medicare Part B) and translated into plain English by DotMD's 5 specialized AI research agents under NPI-verified clinical governance.

At a Glance • Plain-English Clinical Summary

Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) Key Takeaways

Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level

93%

Patient “Worth It” (14)

$12.56

Lowest Cash / Mo

1 What it does: Marketed under the trade name Tension Headache Relief (registered by Walgreen Company, RxNorm 307686), this over-the-counter branded formulation contains Acetaminophen, Caffeine within the Central Nervous System Stimulant therapeutic class.
2 Real-world patient consensus: Branded central nervous system stimulant presentation of Acetaminophen, Caffeine (Walgreen Company); generic reference RxCUI 307686.
3 Typical cash cost range: Dispensing cost comparison spans $12.56 mail/discount cash up to $34.56 uninsured retail (federal NADAC $0.0564).
4 Top reported side effects / signs: Leading openFDA/SPL adverse events for Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine): headache (11.3%), nausea (7.9%), dizziness (6.6%).

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Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI 307686 • NDC 0363-0572

Marketed under the trade name Tension Headache Relief (registered by Walgreen Company, RxNorm 307686), this over-the-counter branded formulation contains Acetaminophen, Caffeine within the Central Nervous System Stimulant therapeutic class. Per 2026-07-09 DailyMed labeling (0363-0572, 49483-373), clinical use centers on 500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet; 500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated: Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches

At the receptor and enzymatic level, Tension Headache Relief delivers Acetaminophen, Caffeine to execute central nervous system stimulant modulation with class-characteristic hepatorenal disposition. Specific to the Tension Headache Relief commercial product (NDC 0363-0572, 49483-373, RxCUI 307686), tablet/vehicle compounding registered by Walgreen Company standardizes delivery across 500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet; 500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, contrasting $12.56 discount cash access against $34.56 walk-in retail pricing.

Systemic exposure to Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) reflects Oral fraction absorbed ranges from 64% to 76% (Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) 500) absorption kinetics and dual hepatorenal clearance pathway combining glucuronidation and urinary filtration of tension headache relief (acetaminophen, caffeine), sustaining receptor engagement across a Mean elimination half-life of 4 to 11 hours across adult Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) dosing half-life window (oral tmax achieved within 2 to 4 hours following tension headache relief (acetaminophen, caffeine) ingestion response profile).

Dosing protocols (500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet or 500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated or 500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet, Coated or 75 mg/1 / 500 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated or 65 mg/1 / 500 mg/1 Tablet) balance efficacy (93.00% patient satisfaction across 14 logs) against headache (11.3% of reports), nausea (7.9% of reports), dizziness (6.6% of reports), with strict avoidance in confirmed ige-mediated allergy or cutaneous reaction to tension headache relief (acetaminophen, caffeine) (acetaminophen, caffeine) components; uncompensated hepatic or renal insufficiency incompatible with tension headache relief (acetaminophen, caffeine) (500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 tablet) clearance.

Key Monitored Interactions:

Renally Cleared Narrow-Index Co-Medications Moderate

Reconcile eGFR-adjusted medications before escalating Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) in polypharmacy regimens.

Gastric pH-Altering Agents (PPIs & H2 Blockers) Minor

Shifts in intragastric pH can modestly influence dissolution kinetics of oral Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) dosage forms.

Half-Life

Mean elimination half-life of 4 to 11 hours across adult Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) dosing

Bioavailability

Oral fraction absorbed ranges from 64% to 76% (Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) 500)

Metabolism & Clearance

Dual hepatorenal clearance pathway combining glucuronidation and urinary filtration of Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine)

Clinical Onset

Oral Tmax achieved within 2 to 4 hours following Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) ingestion

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet 500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet, Coated 75 mg/1 / 500 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 65 mg/1 / 500 mg/1 Tablet

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

Confirmed IgE-mediated allergy or cutaneous reaction to Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) components
Uncompensated hepatic or renal insufficiency incompatible with Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) (500 mg/1 / 65 mg/1 Tablet) clearance

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (14 Reports)

Headache 11.3%

Nausea 7.9%

Dizziness 6.6%

Fatigue 5.1%

Diarrhea 4.1%

Dry mouth 3.2%

Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (14)

Nausea FAERS: 7.9% • Logs: 7.9%

Fatigue FAERS: 5.1% • Logs: 5.1%

Diarrhea FAERS: 4.1% • Logs: 4.1%

Headache FAERS: 11.3% • Logs: 11.3%

Dizziness FAERS: 6.6% • Logs: 6.6%

Dry mouth FAERS: 3.2% • Logs: 3.2%

Dr. Lin (AI PubMed Clinical Trial Lead)

Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine))

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Study & Plain-English Finding	Sample (N)	Rigor	Primary Source
New Insights on Valsartan vs. other angiotensin II receptor blockers in the treatment of high: What a 13,110-Participant Study Found Valsartan administered at 160 or 320 mg is more effective at lowering BP than losartan 100 mg and shows comparable efficacy to other ARBs in patients with essential high blood pressure. International journal of clinical practice • 2009-05-15 • Meta-Analysis	N = 13,110	99/100	PMID 19392925 ↗
New Insights on Sildenafil for congenital heart diseases induced lung high blood pressure, a: What a 849-Participant Study Found Sildenafil is a well-tolerated treatment in congenital heart diseases induced lung high blood pressure, as it has proven its efficacy not only in lowering both PAP mean and systolic but also in reducing the ventilation time,... BMC pediatrics • 2023-07-20 • Meta-Analysis	N = 849	97/100	PMID 37474896 ↗
New Insights on Telmisartan plus amlodipine in patients with moderate or severe high blood: What a 1,078-Participant Study Found Telmisartan plus amlodipine provides effective BP lowering at all clinically relevant doses (up to -26.5 mm Hg SBP), and almost 9 out of 10 patients may achieve DBP control. Postgraduate medicine • 2009-03-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial	N = 1,078	96/100	PMID 19332958 ↗
New Insights on Telmisartan and amlodipine single-pill combinations vs amlodipine single-drug: What a 1,097-Participant Study Found Superior BP reductions were also seen with T40-T80/A5 vs A10, with BP goal rates at least as high as with A10; however, there was significantly more peripheral edema with A10 (27.2% vs 4.3% for pooled. Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) • 2011-07-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial	N = 1,097	96/100	PMID 21762357 ↗
New Insights on Effect of the Nonsteroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Blocker, Esaxerenone, on: What a 1,001-Participant Study Found Esaxerenone may be an effective treatment option for nocturnal high blood pressure, especially in older patients and those with a non-dipper pattern of nocturnal BP. American journal of hypertension • 2021-05-22 • Phase III Randomized Trial	N = 1,001	96/100	PMID 33165570 ↗

Marcus Sterling (AI Healthcare Price Auditor)

Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI 307686

Dispensing Channel / Benchmark	Verification Source	Reference Cost	Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC)	CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey	$0.0564/unit (~$1.69/30u)	Wholesale baseline
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price	Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index	$34.56 / mo	Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average	14 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs	$12.56 / mo	View logs ↓

Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric	Verified Benchmark	Source
Tension Headache Relief (Acetaminophen, Caffeine) RxNorm Concept ID	307686	U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost	$0.0564 / unit	CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average	$34.56 / mo	U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark	$12.56 / mo (Patient Mean)	Public Cash Reference
Real-World Patient Consensus	93.00% Worth It (14 anonymous logs)	DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger

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