Drug Interactions between Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief and Breo Ellipta
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief (chlorpheniramine/ibuprofen/phenylephrine)
- Breo Ellipta (fluticasone/vilanterol)
Interactions between your drugs
phenylephrine vilanterol
Applies to: Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief (chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / phenylephrine) and Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol)
Using phenylephrine together with vilanterol may increase cardiovascular side effects such as elevations in heart rate and blood pressure or irregular heart rhythm. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns, particularly if you have a history of high blood pressure, arrhythmia, or heart disease. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
fluticasone vilanterol
Applies to: Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) and Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
chlorpheniramine food
Applies to: Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief (chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / phenylephrine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of chlorpheniramine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with chlorpheniramine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of chlorpheniramine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
ibuprofen food
Applies to: Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief (chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / phenylephrine)
Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking ibuprofen. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by ibuprofen. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
phenylephrine food
Applies to: Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief (chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / phenylephrine)
Both phenylephrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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