Good Neighbor Ibuprofen Cold and Sinus

Generic name: ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with the common cold, or flu:

• headache
• fever
• sinus pressure
• nasal congestion
• minor body aches and pains

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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID [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

Do not use

• 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.
• in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
• ulcers
• bleeding problems
• high blood pressure
• heart or kidney disease
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• taken a diuretic
• reached age 60 or older
• asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• taking a blood ...