Drug Interactions between Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief and ibuprofen
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief (chlorpheniramine/ibuprofen/phenylephrine)
- ibuprofen
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief and ibuprofen. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief
A total of 830 drugs are known to interact with Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief.
- Advil allergy and congestion relief is in the drug class upper respiratory combinations.
- Advil allergy and congestion relief is used to treat the following conditions:
ibuprofen
A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with ibuprofen.
- Ibuprofen is in the drug class Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Ibuprofen is used to treat the following conditions:
- Aseptic Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Chronic Myofascial Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Costochondritis
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Dysautonomia
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Fever
- Frozen Shoulder
- Gout, Acute
- Headache
- Herniated Disk (off-label)
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Migraine
- Muscle Pain
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Pain/Fever
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Period Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Radiculopathy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Spondylolisthesis
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
- Toothache
- Transverse Myelitis
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) and ibuprofen
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
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories' category:
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief (chlorpheniramine/ibuprofen/phenylephrine)
- ibuprofen
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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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