What does 'extra strength' indicate about a medication?

What does 'extra strength' indicate about a medication?

• A. More of the active ingredient than a regular dosage
• B. Higher price
• C. More inactive ingredients
• D. Faster release

Answer: (A)

Extra strength tells you that each dose contains more of the active ingredient—the part of the medicine that relieves symptoms—compared with a regular strength. So you’re getting a larger amount of the therapeutic agent per dose, not necessarily more inactive fillers or a faster release. The label doesn’t indicate higher price or quicker release; those are separate factors. Use as directed, since more active ingredient can raise the risk of side effects and interactions, and check with a clinician if you have health issues or take other medicines.

Extra strength tells you that each dose contains more of the active ingredient—the part of the medicine that relieves symptoms—compared with a regular strength. So you’re getting a larger amount of the therapeutic agent per dose, not necessarily more inactive fillers or a faster release. The label doesn’t indicate higher price or quicker release; those are separate factors. Use as directed, since more active ingredient can raise the risk of side effects and interactions, and check with a clinician if you have health issues or take other medicines.