Ibuprofen and phenylephrine
Generic name: ibuprofen and phenylephrine [ EYE-buye-pro-fen-and-FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Advil Sinus Congestion & Pain, Congestion Relief, Advil Sinus Congestion and Pain
Dosage form: oral tablet (200 mg-10 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is ibuprofen and phenylephrine?
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Phenylephrine is a decongestant.
Ibuprofen and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose, sinus congestion, headache, fever, and minor aches and pains caused by the common cold or flu.
Ibuprofen and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use ibuprofen and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
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.
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 ibuprofen, especially in older adults.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to ibuprofen or phenylephrine, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if y...
