Chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen, and pseudoephedrine

Generic name: chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen, and pseudoephedrine [ KLOR-fen-EER-a-meen, EYE-bue-pro-fen, SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Advil Allergy Sinus, Advil Childrens Allergy Sinus, Advil Multi-Symptom Cold
Dosage forms: oral suspension (1 mg-100 mg-15 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (2 mg-200 mg-30 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 15, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen, and pseudoephedrine?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.

Chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen, and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, headache, and pain or fever caused by allergies or the common cold.

Chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Before taking this medicine

Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen, or pseudoephed...