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Table 1 Selected sources of dietary and medical caffeine [16]

From: Caffeine in the management of patients with headache

 

Serving size (oz./mL)

Caffeine (mg)

Dietary

 FDA limit for cola and pepper soft drinks

12

355

71 (200 ppm)

 Black tea, brewed for 3 min

8

237

30–80

 Green tea, brewed for 3 min

8

237

35–60

Medical

 Midol Complete

2 caplets

 

120

 Bayer Back & Body

2 caplets

 

65

 Anacin

2 tablets

 

64

 Excedrin ES

2 tablets

 

130 mg

 Excedrin Migraine

2 tablets

 

130 mg

 Excedrin Tension Headache

2 tablets

 

130 mg