Goody’s Extra Strength Headache Powder
My sister, who is from Charlotte and lived in Texas before that, introduced me to Goody’s this past Christmas when I was visiting family in Pennsylvania and experienced a severe and prolonged headache, which is unusual for me. She gave me a couple of packets of it and told me that Goody’s is very popular in North Carolina (where it was developed) and in the South in general.
I was impressed with how quickly it started to work, so I ordered some on Amazon. I still take ibuprofen as needed following marathons or all-day work-a-thons on my property, but in the rare event that I get a headache that is bad enough to need to take medicine, I’m going for the Goody’s Extra Strength Headache Powder.
You can dissolve the powder in a glass of water or put it directly on your tongue. I actually put it under my tongue, as it’s more convenient, works faster, and delivers the maximum amount of ingredients instead of leaving them on the inside of a glass, even though the powder does dissolve almost completely.
One packet contains 325 mg. of acetaminophen, 500 mg. of aspirin, and 100 mg. of caffeine. Caffeine is what’s known as an analgesic adjuvant for the treatment of headaches, which is another way of saying that it helps the main ingredients work better. Also, as anyone who consumes caffeine on a regular basis already knows, a lack of caffeine can cause a headache in and of itself.
You get one box of Cool Orange and one of Mixed Fruit Blast with this combo deal. I slightly prefer the Cool Orange, but both flavors are great with no unsettling aftertastes. I also bought a box of the traditional unflavored Goody’s Headache Powder, but I didn’t care for it at all because of how bitter it was. If I have a headache that is bad enough to require medicine, I at least want it to be palatable whenever possible.
The packets themselves are very convenient. In addition to our bathroom closet at home, I keep a few in each vehicle, my tackle box, range bag, and my desk at work. They take up almost no room and will keep far longer than their official expiration date given how well the packets are sealed. They can be somewhat tricky to open without scissors, although they are meant to be opened without them.