Caffeine is an over-the-counter medicine (Central Nervous System Stimulant; Methylxanthine). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Stay Awake, Uplift Chewable, Alert, Stay Awake Maximum Strength
- Drug class
- Central Nervous System Stimulant; Methylxanthine
- Taken
- Oral
- Label
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI, revised August 21, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Alertness aid
What it is used for
helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness
Active ingredient
Caffeine 200 mg
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.
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.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 15e4d040-ed21-46e7-98c6-56267f388f57.