Frequently Asked Questions

For temporary relief of minor aches and pain due to headaches, arthritis, or colds. Goody’s® is also available in PM formula for pain with sleeplessness and Body Pain formula for minor body aches and pains.

Fast. Because Goody’s® Headache Powder is a powder it dissolves faster than tablets* so it gets to work fast. Exact time will vary and each individual is different, and each dosing occasion may be different (i.e., full stomach, empty stomach, etc.).

^{*Based on dissolution tests. Results may not correlate to symptom relief.}

We recommend checking with your doctor or pharmacist prior to taking Goody’s® with other medications.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. 

Adults and children above the age of 12 years old.

Goody’s® is sold in food, drug, mass merchandise and convenience stores, primarily in the southern U.S. Store locator

Individual doses are packaged in folded glassine paper. Goody’s^® headache powder is available in packages of 2, 6, 18, 24 and 50 (Goody’s^® PM is also available in packages of 16). The safety seal is a plastic overwrap and a tear-tape with a “G” logo. If one or both are missing do not buy the product.

Yes, there is an expiration date on the package. No, we do not recommend using it after the expiration date.

A hangover is basically due to dehydration and other effects of drinking alcohol. Symptoms include headache, muscle aches, tiredness and mental fogginess. Common over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen can help, but you have may have better luck relieving hangover headache symptoms with a medicine like Goody’s® Hangover powder. 

Goody’s® Hangover powder combines aspirin to relieve pain and caffeine to help you feel more alert. Mix the powder in water or an electrolyte drink and you have that extra hydration boost to help you recover from hangover faster. 

Yes, Goody’s® Back & Body Pain powder can be effective in relieving menstrual cramps, as well as other muscle and body pains. The powder uses a combination of aspirin and acetaminophen to help relieve pain fast. In addition, this pain reliever has no caffeine. In some people, caffeine can make cramps or other period symptoms worse, so choosing a caffeine-free pain reliever can be a good choice.

Headaches when running are usually exertion headaches and are caused by temporary changes in blood flow. They could also be caused by not hydrating enough, not eating enough or the right nutrients beforehand, or overheating. Check your form while you run too—you may not even notice tension you’re holding in your muscles when you run that end up causing a headache until the pain starts.

Make sure you’re warming up and cooling down properly, and if the pain is severe or happens frequently, talk to your doctor to rule out anything serious.

There are many reasons why your head might hurt after working out, including:

• Dehydration or electrolyte imbalance
• Low blood sugar due to not eating enough before exercising
• Working out too hard or heat exhaustion
• Air pollution or allergies, if exercising outdoors

Some people get what’s called an exertion headache after exercising—this is typically a throbbing pain that feels like your head is under pressure. It can occur due to normal changes in blood flow that happen when exercising. If the pain is sudden and severe, seek medical care immediately because your headache may be due to something more serious.

If you have a headache after running, particularly one that feels like throbbing pain, you may have what’s called an exertional headache. This type of headache comes after strenuous exercise, hard work or even straining to lift something heavy. Typically, this is due to changes in blood flow and the pain is temporary. 

However, a headache after running may be due to dehydration—even slight dehydration—or low blood sugar. You could also end up with a headache if the way you run puts stress on muscles around the head and neck or if you’re running outdoors and are sensitive to allergens or air pollution. Even just being out in the sun too long, a higher altitude than you’re used to, or in hot, humid weather can cause a headache. 

If your headache is severe or happens every time you run, talk to your doctor because something more serious may be the cause.

Headaches that typically happen after exercising are called exertion headaches. When you exercise, your blood vessels open more to allow more blood to flow through them carrying oxygen to all parts of your body. This increase in blood flow to the brain can cause pressure in your skull leaving you with a headache. 

Other reasons you might have a headache after working out include: 

• Dehydration or electrolyte imbalance
• Low blood sugar
• Overexertion - working out too hard for your body 
• Not eating enough nutrients that day to fuel your workout
• Heat exhaustion
• Air pollution or allergies if exercising outdoors

Read more about Is Exercise Giving You a Headache? on our blog.

If your muscles in your neck and shoulders feel tight, try some light stretching and massage. Hydration is also key to relieving a tension headache after exercise, and if you know you didn’t have enough to eat before exercising, you can try refueling with nutritious food. Sometimes exercise headaches go away pretty quickly, but you might also want to use Goody’s® Back & Body Pain or Extra Strength Headache Powder for fast pain relief.

If your headache is severe or comes with vomiting or blurry vision, get medical help as soon as possible instead of trying to treat it yourself. This might be more serious than a tension headache.

A tension headache after a workout could simply be a sign of overworked muscles (such as in the neck and shoulders) or incorrect posture during exercise. Dehydration and low blood sugar can also contribute to headaches after exercising. These types of headaches are also called exertion headaches, as strenuous exercise can sometimes cause blood vessels to expand, increasing blood flow that may create pressure in your head.

There’s no straightforward answer to this for everyone. Sometimes exercise can help a headache feel better and sometimes exercise can make a headache worse. If you’re an otherwise healthy person and your headache is mild and caused by stress, tension, or slight dehydration, you might want to hydrate first and see if the headache goes away and then try a light workout. If your headache is severe or comes with other symptoms, you may want to avoid exercise until you feel better. If you have any concerns, talk to your doctor and see what’s right for you.

Next time you exercise, be prepared for headaches and minor body aches and pains by stashing a few Goody’s® powder fast pain relief stick packs in your gym bag or locker for use when you need one.

Yes, in addition to muscle and body aches from sitting in an awkward position or using a hand controller for hours, you can also get a headache from playing or watching video games. The headache can come from eye strain, poor posture, dehydration or even a sort of motion sickness from the video game action.

Make sure you hydrate, take breaks from sitting and from looking at the screen, and adjust settings in your chair and your screen to help prevent headaches and body aches. 

If you’re already in pain, especially if the pain doesn’t go away and you experience numbness or tingling, see a doctor. For temporary relief of minor aches and pains, try Goody’s® Back & Body Pain.

Caffeine can be good for some migraines and other headaches that are caused by increased blood flow to the brain because the caffeine narrows blood vessels to decrease that blood flow. Caffeine can also help pain relief medication (like aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen) work faster 

Yes, caffeine can help relieve headaches, but it can also make some headaches worse. The trick is to understand what your headache is caused by. When your headache is caused by an increase of blood flow to the brain—such as from working out or a migraine—caffeine or a pain reliever with caffeine can help. Caffeine causes the blood vessels to constrict and can also increase the absorption of pain relief medication, giving you relief faster than aspirin or acetaminophen alone.

However, if your headache is caused by a narrowing of blood vessels and less blood flow going to the brain, like in dehydration, caffeine can make your headache worse. Some people who consume caffeine regularly may get frequent headaches, due to a cycle of caffeine intake and withdrawal. Read more about What you Should Know about Caffeine & Headaches on our blog. 

Goody’s® headache and pain relief powders have different formulations, but each contain at least two of the following ingredients:

• Aspirin
• Acetaminophen
• Caffeine
• Diphenhydramine citrate 

Some people may be sensitive to one or more ingredients, with possible side effects including upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nervousness, irritability, and sleep problems, depending on the ingredient the person has trouble tolerating. For example, some people have stomach sensitivity with aspirin. For some people, caffeine causes irritability and sleep problems. Acetaminophen and/or aspirin should not be taken with alcohol since the combination could affect the liver. 

Read the directions, ingredients, and warnings on the package for more information, and talk to your doctor if you have any health concerns.