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Advil Multi-Symptom Cold Caplets (Wyeth)
Drug Facts
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 if 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 cardioprotection
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 30 caplets.
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