Midol

Midol is a brand of over-the-counter (OTC) combination medications primarily marketed for the relief of symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstruation, such as cramps, bloating, fatigue, headache, and backache. The specific active ingredients in Midol formulations have varied over time and across different sub-brands. Common formulations include combinations of analgesics (like acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium), diuretics (like pamabrom or caffeine), antihistamines (like pyrilamine maleate or diphenhydramine citrate), and stimulants (like caffeine or cinnamedryl). For example, Midol Complete typically contains acetaminophen, caffeine, and pyrilamine maleate. Midol Teen has contained acetaminophen and pamabrom, while older formulations included ingredients like cinnamedryl and aspirin. The drug works by targeting various symptoms through the combined actions of its active ingredients.

Brand names

MidolMidol TeenMidol CompleteMidol Extended ReliefMAXIDOLMidol PMMidol Bloat ReliefMidol Complete Caffeine Free