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:
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runny nose
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sneezing
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headache
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itchy, watery eyes
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nasal congestion
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minor aches and pains
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itching of the nose or throat
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sinus pressure
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fever
Warnings:
Allergy alert:
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
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hives
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facial swelling
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asthma (wheezing)
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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
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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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
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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heart disease · high blood pressure
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thyroid disease · diabetes
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kidney disease · ulcers · bleeding problems · glaucoma
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problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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under a doctor's care for any serious condition
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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over 65 years of age
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taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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taking any other product that contains pseudoephedrine, chlorpheniramine or any other nasal decongestant or antihistamine
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taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning), or a diuretic
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taking any other drug
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taking aspirin for cardioprotection
When using this product
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do not use more than directed
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avoid alcoholic drinks
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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drowsiness may occur
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take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
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nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days
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fever lasts for more than 3 days
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you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
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symptoms continue or get worse
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stomach pain occurs with the use of this product even if mild pain persists
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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:
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adults: take 1 caplet every 4-6 hours while symptoms persist.
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do not take more than 6 caplets in any 24-hour period, unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Other Information:
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read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
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store in a dry place 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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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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