Drug Interactions between Advil Cold and Sinus and guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Advil Cold and Sinus (ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine)
- guaifenesin/hydrocodone/pseudoephedrine
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Advil Cold and Sinus and guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Advil Cold and Sinus
A total of 542 drugs are known to interact with Advil Cold and Sinus.
- Advil cold and sinus is in the drug class upper respiratory combinations.
- Advil cold and sinus is used to treat Sinus Symptoms.
guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
A total of 705 drugs are known to interact with guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine.
- Guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine is in the drug class upper respiratory combinations.
- Guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine is used to treat Cough and Nasal Congestion.
Drug and food interactions
HYDROcodone food
Applies to: guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with HYDROcodone. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. If you are taking certain long-acting formulations of hydrocodone, consumption of alcohol may also cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high blood levels that may be potentially lethal. Likewise, you should avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as this may increase the blood levels and effects of hydrocodone. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of HYDROcodone, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
ibuprofen food
Applies to: Advil Cold and Sinus (ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine)
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.
pseudoephedrine food
Applies to: Advil Cold and Sinus (ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine) and guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
Both pseudoephedrine 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.
Decongestants
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'decongestants' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'decongestants' category:
- Advil Cold and Sinus (ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine)
- guaifenesin/hydrocodone/pseudoephedrine
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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