UPDATE July 2020: According to Excedrin®'s website, Excedrin® Extra Strength and Migraine products are headed back to retailer shelves after supply issues removed the caplet and gel-tablets from the market. To find products near you and to learn more about the products, visit their website.
Why can't I find Excedrin Migraine Gel tabs?
Manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline has halted production of Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength in caplet and gel tab forms after discovering inconsistencies in how it transfers and weighs ingredients.
Are Excedrin Migraine Gel tabs discontinued?
Is Excedrin® being discontinued? No, Excedrin® products have not been discontinued. We experienced a temporary supply issue with Excedrin® Extra Strength and Migraine products, which has since been resolved.
Why is Excedrin hard to find 2021?
Why is there a shortage of Excedrin®? In their official statement, GlaxoSmithKline said they've halted production because of “inconsistencies in how we transfer and weigh ingredients.” There isn't a nationwide shortage yet, but drugstores won't be able to restock once they run out of their current supply.
Why was Excedrin recalled 2020?
Around 433,600 bottles of Excedrin products are being recalled because some of the bottles may have a hole in the bottom. The plastic bottles pose a poisoning risk, if there's a hole, because a child may be able to get the caplets and swallow the painkillers.Jan 5, 2021
Does Excedrin Migraine contain gel tabs?
Fast headache relief that's even easier to take. That's why we're excited that Excedrin® Extra Strength and Excedrin® Migraine are now both available in geltab form. You may have some questions regarding geltabs.
Why did they recall Excedrin Migraine?
Excedrin has recalled over 430,000 bottles of painkillers due to manufacturing issues that may have left holes in the bottom of some of the bottles, posing a health risk to children. "This recall involves 50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count bottles of Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs,…Jan 5, 2021