Alert
Generic name:caffeine [ KAF-een ]
Brand names: Alert, No Doz, Pep-Back Peak Performance, Stay Awake, Vivarin
Drug class:CNS stimulants
What is Alert?
Alert is used to help you feel alert or wakeful when you are tired or drowsy.
Alert should not be used as a substitute for sleep.
Alert may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
Alert is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. This medicine gum should not be used by anyone younger than 18 years old, or anyone who is sensitive to this medicine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Alert is safe to use if you have ever had:
heart problems;
a stomach ulcer; or
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take Alert?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Each dose of this product usually contains about as much Alert as a cup of coffee, a can of cola, or one energy drink.
Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends not consuming more than a total of 400 milligrams of caffeine per day in any form.
You may take the Alert tablet with or without food.
Do not chew more than 2 pieces of the Alert gum at one time. Do not swallow the gum whole.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Alert is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include fast heartbeats, trouble sleeping, or feeling nervous or irritable.
