Cough and cold:
Indications for: ADVIL SINUS CONGESTION & PAIN
Nasal congestion, headache, fever, sinus pressure, minor aches and pains.
Adult Dosage:
Take with food. 1 tab every 4hrs; max 6 tabs/24hrs.
Children Dosage:
<12yrs: not recommended.
ADVIL SINUS CONGESTION & PAIN Contraindications:
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
ADVIL SINUS CONGESTION & PAIN Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs old). History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or urinary obstruction. Reevaluate if fever persists or worsens >3 days or pain/nasal congestion lasts >7 days. Elderly. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
ADVIL SINUS CONGESTION & PAIN Classification:
NSAID + sympathomimetic.
ADVIL SINUS CONGESTION & PAIN Interactions:
Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Caution with diuretics. Avoid aspirin, other pain relievers, nasal decongestants, or phenylephrine-containing products. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAIDs, ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use.
Adverse Reactions:
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, GI upset/bleed, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, feel faint, slurred speech), redness, swelling, allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
How Supplied:
Tabs—10, 20, 50