Ibuprofen / Pseudoephedrine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 2, 2025.
Applies to the following strengths: 200 mg-30 mg; 100 mg-15 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Sinus Symptoms
200 mg ibuprofen / 30 mg pseudoephedrine caplets or liquid filled capsules: 1 cap orally every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- May use 2 caps if symptoms do not respond to 1 cap.
Comments:
- Do not take more than directed.
- Use the smallest effective dose.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Sinus Symptoms
200 mg ibuprofen / 30 mg pseudoephedrine caplets or liquid filled capsules:
12 years and older: 1 cap orally every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- May use 2 caps if symptoms do not respond to 1 cap.
Comments:
- Do not take more than directed.
- Use the smallest effective dose.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Children under 12 years old
- Hypersensitivity to any other pain reliever or fever reducer
- Right before or after cardiac surgery
- Use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or within 14 days of stopping a MAOI
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
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