Not Medical Advice: If a cup of coffee keeps you awake then taking 1 caplet of midol won't. It takes 2 caplets to have that same effect.
Fatigue is a common complaint among women during their periods, so Midol Complete is specially formulated with 60 mg. of caffeine per caplet. That means a two-caplet dose is the caffeine equivalent of about one cup of coffee.
The caffeine in Midol Complete also acts as a diuretic that helps reduce bloating. When taking Midol Complete, it's important to avoid any extra caffeine from other sources such as coffee or soda. Instead, drink more pure water to keep your body well hydrated. Midol Complete is the only Midol formula that contains caffeine.
If you were asked to name sources of caffeine, perhaps you'd list green teas, venti lattes or just plain coffee. But the stimulant pops up in some every day items, and consumption of these stealthy sources could potentially lead to everything from unexpected jitters to insomnia.
According to the Mayo Clinic, 400 mg (roughly four cups of coffee) is the recommended amount of caffeine for healthy adults to consume each day. Anything greater could contribute to insomnia, nervousness, elevated heart rate and other such effects. If you’re pregnant, have a health condition or are particularly sensitive to caffeine, then overdosing on it could have even more serious effects.
And considering that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require manufacturers to label how much caffeine is contained in their beverages, food, supplements and other consumables, we could potentially be upping their daily levels without realizing it. To ensure you're informed, here are six unexpected sources of the stimulant shared by Businessinsider.com.