Advil Allergy Sinus Caplets (Wyeth)

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Active Ingredients (in each caplet):

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Ibuprofen 200 mg

Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg

Uses:

• temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold:
  • runny nose · sneezing · headache
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • nasal congestion · minor aches and pains · itching of the nose or throat
  • sinus pressure · fever

Warnings:

Allergy alert:    Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

• hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock

Stomach bleeding warning:    Taking more than recommended may cause stomach bleeding.

Alcohol warning:    If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take ibuprofen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Ibuprofen may cause stomach bleeding.

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• 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 is you have

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• heart disease · high blood pressure · thyroid disease · diabetes · kidney disease · ulcers · bleeding problems · glaucoma
• 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 pain
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
• over 65 years of age
• taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• taking any other product that contains pseudoephedrine, chlorpheniramine or any other nasal decongestant or antihistamine
• taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning), or a diuretic
• taking any other drug
• taking aspirin for cardio protection

When using this product

• do not use more than directed
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• drowsiness may occur
• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days
• fever lasts for more than 3 days
• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
• symptoms continue or get worse
• stomach pain occurs with the use of this product even if mild pain persists
• any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use this product during the last 3 months of 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.

Directions:

• adults: take 1 caplet every 4-6 hours while symptoms persist.
• do not take more than 6 caplets in any 24-hour period, unless directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Other Information:

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

Inactive Ingredients:    carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, glyceryl behenate, hypromellose, iron oxide black, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, starch, titanium dioxide

How Supplied:    Packages of 10 and 20 caplets

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