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Ibuprofen / Pseudoephedrine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 5, 2023.

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.
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

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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

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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