Advil Cold & Sinus 20 caplets
Advil cold & sinus caplets contain:
Ibuprofen
Pseudoephedrine
A Propionic acid derivative non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by non-selectively inhibiting COX enzymes thus reducing inflammatory pain and fever.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that has direct and indirect sympathomimetic effects and provides upper respiratory tract symptom relief. It causes vasoconstriction of nasal blood vessels and prevents nasal drainage.
Advil cold and sinus use:
• Pain and inflammation.
• Fever.
• Cold and flu.
Points of interest:
• To reduce stomach upset, take this tablet with food.
• Do not take aspirin for pain relief while using this medication.
• Do not take this medication if you are dehydrated, due to severe vomiting or diarrhea.
• Stop this medication and tell your doctor immediately if you develop swollen ankles, difficulty breathing, chest pain, black stools, or dark vomit.
How often can you take advil for cold and sinus :
2 tablets every 8 hours after meals
Active Ingredients:
Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine
Advil cold and sinus side effects :
• Nausea.
• Diarrhea.
• Ulceration.
Cautions:
• GIT disorders and chronic inflammatory intestinal disease.
• Caution is required before starting the treatment in patients with hypertension or heart failure.
• Renal and hepatic dysfunction.
• Elderly at increased risk of serious consequences of adverse reactions, especially GIT bleeding.
• Bronchospasms may be precipitated in patients suffering from asthma.
• Contraindicated in patients with asthma.
• Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer.
Interactions:
• Methotrexate: the excretion of methotrexate is reduced by ibuprofen.
• Baclofen: the excretion of baclofen is reduced by ibuprofen
• Voriconazole or fluconazole: plasma concentrations of ibuprofen increased by voriconazole.
• Aspirin: ibuprofen reduces the antiplatelet effect of aspirin.
Quantity:
20 caplets
How To Store:
room temperature