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 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.

Maximum dose: 6 caps per 24-hour period

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.

Maximum dose: 6 caps per 24-hour period

Comments:

Do not take more than directed.
Use the smallest effective dose.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

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.