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PMS is extremely common. In fact, most women of childbearing age report at least one physical and/or psychological symptom during the two weeks before their periods start. The good news is that there are ways to feel better and get back to being you. Midol® products can help relieve many of the common symptoms that come along with your period. 

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There's no reason to suffer every month. Since hormones are extremely sensitive to diet, exercise, work and sleep patterns, making even minor adjustments in your routine can make a big difference in the way you feel.

You can also relieve your period symptoms with medication. Unlike single-ingredient pain relievers such as Advil and Tylenol that only relieve cramps, Midol® Complete and Midol® Complete Caffeine Free are specifically formulated to relieve more of your period symptoms, including cramps and bloating. Or, get added period pain relief or backache relief by trying Midol® Heat Vibes menstrual heat patch.

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For some women, bloating is a symptom of PMS. Around the time of your period, water retention, also called water-weight gain, can make you feel uncomfortable and unsociable. Cutting back on salt — both salt sprinkled on food and in high-sodium foods — can lessen these symptoms.

Midol® Complete, which contains specific ingredients that help relieve bloating and water-weight gain, as well as period pain, can also help. Midol® Bloat Relief contains pamabrom, a diuretic, which provides relief from bloating, swelling, full feeling, and water weight gain before, during and after your period without additional ingredients. Midol® Bloat Relief is pain reliever free and caffeine free.

Keeping a healthy diet can help with PMS symptoms. Complex carbs made with whole grains like rice cakes, breads, pasta, cereals and foods that are in high essential fatty acids, like fish, nuts and flaxseeds can also help. Overall, opt for a balanced diet and regular mealtimes to keep period symptoms under control. 

The bad news: Some of your go-to-when-you’re-feeling-rough foods may actually make period symptoms like anxiety, irritability, fatigue and headaches worse. The good news? Knowing what to avoid is the first step to feeling better. Steer clear of the following: 

• Sweets 
• Salty foods 
• Excessive caffeine 
• Alcohol 

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Unlike general pain relievers such as Advil and Tylenol, Midol® Complete and Midol® Complete Caffeine Free contain active ingredients that can relieve more of your menstrual symptoms. Midol® Complete can relieve cramps, fatigue, bloating, and water weight gain. Midol® Complete Caffeine Free can relieve cramps, bloating, and water weight gain. 

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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 water to keep your body well hydrated. 

Midol® Complete is the only Midol® product that contains caffeine.

Looking for a caffeine-free product? Try Midol® Complete Caffeine Free, a formula for effective PMS relief without caffeine, so you can take them during the day or at night.

Midol® Complete Caffeine Free, Midol® Complete and Midol® Bloat Relief caplets can help relieve symptoms for up to six hours. Midol® Long Lasting Relief caplets can help relieve symptoms for up to eight hours. Midol® Heat Vibes can be worn for up to 8 hours.

Midol® Long Lasting Relief contains extended release acetaminophen, a long-lasting pain reliever. Midol® Complete Caffeine Free and Midol® Complete also contain other active ingredients that relieve additional period symptoms.

Midol® Complete Caffeine Free is a formula that contains pyrilamine maleate, an antihistamine, and pamabrom, a diuretic, to help combat bloating with no caffeine.