Comparing Ibuprofen vs Percogesic Extra Strength
Ibuprofen | Percogesic Extra Strength (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine) |
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Ibuprofen | Percogesic Extra Strength (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Ibuprofen is effective for the short-term relief of minor aches and pains and also reduces inflammation. The risk of stomach-related side effects is about half that seen with aspirin although the... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Insomnia, Headache, Pain. Percogesic Extra Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Headache
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More about Ibuprofen | More about Percogesic Extra Strength (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Ibuprofen has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 242 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Percogesic Extra Strength has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more | Other acetaminophen / diphenhydramine brands include: Acetadryl, Acetaminophen PM Extra Strength, Anacin PM Aspirin Free, Bayer Select Max Strength Night Time Pain, ConRx PM, Counteract PM Extra Strength, Excedrin PM, Genapap PM, Headache Formula PM, Headache Relief PM, Legatrin PM, Mapap PM, Midol PM, Night Time Pain, Non-Aspirin PM Extra Strength, Pain Reliever PM, Percogesic Original Strength, Pharbetol PM, Robitussin Honey Severe Cough, Flu + Sore Throat CF Max Nighttime, Tylenol PM, Tylenol Sore Throat Nighttime, Unisom PM Pain, Wal-Nadol PM Extra Strength View more | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4 hours |
9.3 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 416 drugs are known to interact with Ibuprofen:
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A total of 560 drugs are known to interact with Percogesic Extra Strength:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 19, 1974 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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