Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief
Advil ALLERGY & CONGESTION RELIEF
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1 Tablet Pouch
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each tablet) |
Purposes |
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Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg | Antihistamine |
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID) |
Pain reliever/Fever reducer |
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold:
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
- sneezing
- nasal congestion
- sinus pressure
- headache
- minor body aches and pains
- fever
- reduces swelling of the nasal passages
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Allergy alert
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
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If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning
This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe 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 prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [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
- in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this age
- 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.
Ask a doctor before use if
- you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma or have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking any other product that contains phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine or any other nasal decongestant or antihistamine
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- taking any other drug
When using this product
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- may cause excitability especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms continue or get worse
- any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen 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
- do not take more than directed
- adults and children 12 years of age and over:
- take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist
- do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period, unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years of age: do not use because this product contains too much medication for children under this age
Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief Other information
- read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, artificial flavors, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, glycerin, glyceryl behenate, hypromellose, lactic acid, lecithin, maltodextrin, medium-chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical ink, polydextrose, polyvinyl alcohol, pregelatinized starch, propyl gallate, silicon dioxide, sucralose, synthetic iron oxide, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST toll free at 1-800-88-ADVIL
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1 Tablet Pouch
Advil ® ALLERGY & CONGESTION RELIEF
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg Antihistamine
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)* Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal decongestant
1 Tablet
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 Pouch Tray
NEW
Advil ®
ALLERGY & CONGESTION RELIEF
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg Antihistamine
Ibuprofen 200 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
(NSAID)
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal Decongestant
1
PILL
DOSAGE
Relief of: Sinus Pressure, Nasal Swelling &
Congestion, Sneezing, Runny Nose and Headache
50 PACKETS OF 1 COATED TABLET
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 Tablet Carton
Advil ®
ALLERGY & CONGESTION RELIEF
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg Antihistamine
Ibuprofen 200 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
(NSAID)
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal Decongestant
1
PILL
DOSAGE
Relief of: Sinus Pressure, Nasal Swelling &
Congestion, Sneezing, Runny Nose and Headache
10
COATED
TABLETS
Advil Allergy and Congestion Reliefchlorpheniramine maleate, ibuprofen, and phenylephrine hydrochloride TABLET, COATED
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