Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Ibuprofen, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine maleate, ibuprofen, and phenylephrine hydrochloride

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Advil Allergy And Congestion Relief

Purposes Antihistamine Pain reliever/Fever reducer Nasal decongestant

Overview

Purposes Antihistamine Pain reliever/Fever reducer Nasal decongestant

Uses

Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat • sneezing • nasal congestion • sinus pressure • headache • minor body aches and pains • fever • reduces swelling of the nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

Dosage

Directions • do not take more than directed • adults and children 12 years of age and over: • take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist • do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period, unless directed by a doctor • children under 12 years of age: do not use because this product contains too much medication for children under this age

Side Effects

When using this product • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • drowsiness may occur • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • may cause excitability especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: • chest pain • trouble breathing • weakness in one part or side of body • slurred speech • leg swelling • pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days • redness or swelling is present in the painful area • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms continue or get worse • any new symptoms appear

Interactions

Ask a doctor before use if • you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • stomach bleeding warning applies to you • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, or had a stroke. • you are taking a diuretic Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • under a doctor's care for any serious condition • taking sedatives or tranquilizers • taking any other product that contains phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine or any other nasal decongestant or antihistamine • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin • taking any other drug

Warnings

Warnings Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock • skin reddening • rash • blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: • are age 60 or older • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product • take more or for a longer time than directed Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed. Do not use • in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this age • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if • you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • stomach bleeding warning applies to you • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, or had a stroke. • you are taking a diuretic Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • under a doctor's care for any serious condition • taking sedatives or tranquilizers • taking any other product that contains phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine or any other nasal decongestant or antihistamine • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin • taking any other drug When using this product • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • drowsiness may occur • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • may cause excitability especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: • chest pain • trouble breathing • weakness in one part or side of body • slurred speech • leg swelling • pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days • redness or swelling is present in the painful area • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms continue or get worse • any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use • in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this age • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Pregnancy

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Storage

Other information • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton. • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Ibuprofen, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride used for?

Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat • sneezing • nasal congestion • sinus pressure • headache • minor body aches and pains • fever • reduces swelling of the nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

What are the side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Ibuprofen, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride?

When using this product • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • drowsiness may occur • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • may cause excitability especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: • chest pain • trouble breathing • weakness in one part or side of body • slurred speech • leg swelling • pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days • redness or swelling is present in the painful area • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms continue or get worse • any new symptoms appear

Can I take Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Ibuprofen, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride during pregnancy?

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

What are the important warnings for Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Ibuprofen, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride?

Warnings Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock • skin reddening • rash • blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: • are age 60 or older • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product • take more or for a longer time than directed Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed. Do not use • in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this age • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if • you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • stomach bleeding warning applies to you • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, or had a stroke. • you are taking a diuretic Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • under a doctor's care for any serious condition • taking sedatives or tranquilizers • taking any other product that contains phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine or any other nasal decongestant or antihistamine • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin • taking any other drug When using this product • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • drowsiness may occur • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • may cause excitability especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: • chest pain • trouble breathing • weakness in one part or side of body • slurred speech • leg swelling • pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days • redness or swelling is present in the painful area • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms continue or get worse • any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use • in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this age • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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Medical Disclaimer

This drug information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Drug information is sourced from the FDA National Drug Code Directory and Structured Product Labeling. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.