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'''Goody's Powder''' is an [[over-the-counter]] pain reliever, in elemental "powder" form, marketed and sold by [[GlaxoSmithKline]] Pharmaceuticals. Like [[BC Powder]], with which it is commonly confused, Goody's is sold primarily in the [[American South]]. For many years, the face of Goody's has been [[NASCAR]] legend [[Richard Petty]], who appears in [[television commercials]], billboards and print advertisements for the product. Goody's contains [[aspirin]], [[caffeine]], and [[acetaminophen]], the same formula as [[Excedrin]], but in powder form, which does not need to be dissolved by the digestive system as a tablet would before entering the bloodstream, but the very acidic taste and awkwardness of ingesting the powder is often displeasurable. |
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'''Goody's Powder,''' also called '''Goody's Headache Powders,''' is an [[Over-the-counter drug|over-the-counter]] [[aspirin/paracetamol/caffeine]]–based pain reliever, in [[powder (substance)|single-dose powder]] form, which is marketed and sold by [[Prestige Brands]]. The powder delivery saves the time needed for the patient's digestive system to break down a tablet or capsule,{{citation needed|date=January 2020}} ostensibly causing the medication to work faster. Goody's Extra Strength Powder consists of [[aspirin]], [[caffeine]], and [[paracetamol]] (acetaminophen) in a formula identical to that of [[Excedrin (brand)|Excedrin]], a product of [[Novartis]], but in the no-digestion-needed{{clarify|reason=Food is digested, but not pharmaceutical drugs.|date=January 2020}} powder form. |
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Goody's Powder is sold primarily in the [[southern United States]]. For many years, the face of Goody's has been [[NASCAR]] legend [[Richard Petty]], who appears in [[advertisement]]s for the brand.<ref name=pettybuzz>[http://buzztrader.com/news/1103.html Richard Petty Extends Long-time Relationship with Goody's]</ref> In 2013, the brand brought on NASCAR's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.,<ref>http://ir.prestigebrands.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=182173&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1776353&highlight=dale {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> to join Petty as spokesperson for the brand. Prior to that, wrestler [[Dusty Rhodes]] appeared in commercials for the product. |
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Drug Facts: |
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The company's website claims that "probably the most popular technique" to take the powder is to "dump" it on the tongue and then "chase" it with a liquid.<ref>[http://www.goodyspowder.com/en/how-to-take.aspx How to take a powder] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901004705/http://goodyspowder.com/en/how-to-take.aspx |date=2012-09-01 }}, Goody's website, accessed August 26, 2012</ref> Goody's Powder can also be blended into water and ingested as a drink.<ref>[http://www.goodyspowder.com/faq.aspx Goody's Product FAQs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090125111155/http://www.goodyspowder.com/faq.aspx |date=2009-01-25 }}, Goody's website, accessed January 25, 2009</ref><ref name=recall>{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/25/us/headache-remedy-recalled-over-fatal-tampering.html |title=Headache Remedy Recalled Over Fatal Tampering |date=December 25, 1992 |work=The New York Times |access-date=January 1, 2022 }}</ref> |
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Relief for headache, arthritis, colds, and fever. |
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==History== |
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Goody's Powder was developed in conjunction with the Herpelscheimer Clinic in Graz, [[Austria]], and manufactured for many years by Goody's Manufacturing Company, a [[family business|family-owned business]] founded in 1932 and based in [[Winston-Salem, North Carolina]]. The company also produced other medicinal products, including [[Chloraseptic|throat sprays]] and [[throat lozenge]]s.<ref name=recall/> The headache powder was introduced in 1936.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121023012155/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-13372759.html Lucky she didn't take a powder (president of Goody's Manufacturing Corp. Ann Lewallen Spencer)], ''North Carolina Business'', December 1, 1992, retrieved from highbeam.com, January 25, 2009</ref> Beginning in 1995 [[GlaxoSmithKline]] produced Goody's Powders in [[Memphis, Tennessee]].<ref name=pettybuzz/> The company sold Goody's and 16 other brands to [[Prestige Brands]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.newsobserver.com/business/gsk-sells-bc-goodys-and-other-brands |work=[[News & Observer]] |first=David |last=Ranii |title=GSK sells BC, Goody's and other brands |date=21 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415192244/http://blogs.newsobserver.com/business/gsk-sells-bc-goodys-and-other-brands |archivedate=15 April 2012 }}</ref> |
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For temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to headaches, arthritis, colds, and fever. |
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==Race sponsorship== |
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Goody's Powder has a long history of sponsoring [[auto racing|motor racing]] events and teams, especially [[NASCAR]]. The [[Camping World 300 (Daytona)|Daytona Nationwide Race]] was sponsored by Goody's from 1982 to 1996. Goody's is the title sponsor of the [[Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500]] [[Sprint Cup Series]] race at [[Martinsville Speedway]] and was the title sponsor of the [[Irwin Tools Night Race|Goody's Headache Powder 500]] Cup race at [[Bristol Motor Speedway]] from 1996 to 1999. Goody's was the official pain reliever of NASCAR from 1977 until 2007, when [[Tylenol (brand)|Tylenol]] became the new pain reliever of NASCAR.<ref>[[Associated Press]], [https://apnews.com/article/b16690990508013468df6e475b0d3f2b NASCAR to Get Tylenol Relief Next Season], November 17, 2006, retrieved from apnews.com on August 11, 2021.</ref> Goody's was also the series sponsor of the [[Goody's Dash Series]] from 1992 until NASCAR's sanctioning ended in 2003. |
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Adults: Place one powder on tongue and follow with liquid, or stir powder into a glass of water or other liquid. May be repeated in 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 4 powders in any 24-hour period. |
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Goody's sponsored [[Chad McCumbee]]'s No. 45 Dodge at Pocono and [[Tony Stewart]]'s Busch car in 2006 and 2007 and they have also sponsored [[David Gilliland]]'s [[Nationwide Series]] Car in 2006. Goody's sponsored [[Bobby Labonte]]'s Dodge at the 2009 fall Martinsville race. |
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Children under 12 years old: Consult a doctor. |
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==Notes== |
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Ingredients: |
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Active Ingredients: per powder: Aspirin (520 mg), Acetaminophen (260 mg), Caffeine (32.5 mg) |
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Inactive Ingredients: Lactose, Potassium Chloride |
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Do not take this product if you are taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis unless directed by a doctor. |
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Warnings: |
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Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye Syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin. |
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As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of health professional before using this product. |
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It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. |
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Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or the Poison Control Center immediately. This product contains aspirin and should not be taken by individuals who are sensitive to aspirin. If pain continues for more than 10 days, or redness is present, consult a physician immediately. |
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Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask you doctor whether you should take acetaminophen / aspirin or other pain relievers or fever reducers. Acetaminophen/ aspirin may cause liver damage or stomach bleeding. |
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Latest revision as of 01:22, 10 September 2023
Goody's Powder, also called Goody's Headache Powders, is an over-the-counter aspirin/paracetamol/caffeine–based pain reliever, in single-dose powder form, which is marketed and sold by Prestige Brands. The powder delivery saves the time needed for the patient's digestive system to break down a tablet or capsule,[citation needed] ostensibly causing the medication to work faster. Goody's Extra Strength Powder consists of aspirin, caffeine, and paracetamol (acetaminophen) in a formula identical to that of Excedrin, a product of Novartis, but in the no-digestion-needed[clarification needed] powder form.
Goody's Powder is sold primarily in the southern United States. For many years, the face of Goody's has been NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who appears in advertisements for the brand.[1] In 2013, the brand brought on NASCAR's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.,[2] to join Petty as spokesperson for the brand. Prior to that, wrestler Dusty Rhodes appeared in commercials for the product.
The company's website claims that "probably the most popular technique" to take the powder is to "dump" it on the tongue and then "chase" it with a liquid.[3] Goody's Powder can also be blended into water and ingested as a drink.[4][5]
History
[edit]Goody's Powder was developed in conjunction with the Herpelscheimer Clinic in Graz, Austria, and manufactured for many years by Goody's Manufacturing Company, a family-owned business founded in 1932 and based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The company also produced other medicinal products, including throat sprays and throat lozenges.[5] The headache powder was introduced in 1936.[6] Beginning in 1995 GlaxoSmithKline produced Goody's Powders in Memphis, Tennessee.[1] The company sold Goody's and 16 other brands to Prestige Brands in 2012.[7]
Race sponsorship
[edit]Goody's Powder has a long history of sponsoring motor racing events and teams, especially NASCAR. The Daytona Nationwide Race was sponsored by Goody's from 1982 to 1996. Goody's is the title sponsor of the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway and was the title sponsor of the Goody's Headache Powder 500 Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway from 1996 to 1999. Goody's was the official pain reliever of NASCAR from 1977 until 2007, when Tylenol became the new pain reliever of NASCAR.[8] Goody's was also the series sponsor of the Goody's Dash Series from 1992 until NASCAR's sanctioning ended in 2003.
Goody's sponsored Chad McCumbee's No. 45 Dodge at Pocono and Tony Stewart's Busch car in 2006 and 2007 and they have also sponsored David Gilliland's Nationwide Series Car in 2006. Goody's sponsored Bobby Labonte's Dodge at the 2009 fall Martinsville race.
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b Richard Petty Extends Long-time Relationship with Goody's
- ^ http://ir.prestigebrands.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=182173&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1776353&highlight=dale [dead link]
- ^ How to take a powder Archived 2012-09-01 at the Wayback Machine, Goody's website, accessed August 26, 2012
- ^ Goody's Product FAQs Archived 2009-01-25 at the Wayback Machine, Goody's website, accessed January 25, 2009
- ^ a b "Headache Remedy Recalled Over Fatal Tampering". The New York Times. December 25, 1992. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ Lucky she didn't take a powder (president of Goody's Manufacturing Corp. Ann Lewallen Spencer), North Carolina Business, December 1, 1992, retrieved from highbeam.com, January 25, 2009
- ^ Ranii, David (December 21, 2011). "GSK sells BC, Goody's and other brands". News & Observer. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012.
- ^ Associated Press, NASCAR to Get Tylenol Relief Next Season, November 17, 2006, retrieved from apnews.com on August 11, 2021.