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ADVIL COLD AND SINUS

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare

Advil Cold & Sinus Caplets(ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine HCl)


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

DRUG FACTS

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH CAPLET)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

PURPOSES

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Nasal decongestant

USES

temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with the common cold or flu:

  • headache
  • fever
  • sinus pressure
  • nasal congestion
  • minor body aches and pains

WARNINGS

Allergy alert:

Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
  • skin reddening
  • rash
  • blisters

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Stomach bleeding warning:

This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:

  • are age 60 or older
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • take more or for a longer time than directed

Do not use

  • in children under 12 years of age
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • right before or after heart surgery
  • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes or have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
  • taking any other product that contains pseudoephedrine or any other nasal decongestant
  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug

When using this product

  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
  • the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
    • feel faint
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days
  • symptoms continue or get worse
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
  • any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DIRECTIONS

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over:
    • take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If symptoms do not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used.
    • do not use more than 6 caplets in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

OTHER INFORMATION

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
  • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

acetylated monoglycerides, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, synthetic iron oxides, titanium dioxide

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Call toll free 1-800-88-ADVIL

PRODUCT PACKAGING

The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

Advil COLD & SINUS

Non-Drowsy

Ibuprofen 200 mg >> Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)

Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg >> Nasal Decongestant

Relieves Sinus Pressure, Nasal Congestion and Fever

20 COATED CAPLETS*

*Oval-Shaped Tablets

Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA ©2010 Pfizer Inc.

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Product inside sealed in plastic blister with foil backing. Do Not Use if plastic blister or foil barrier is broken.

READ AND KEEP CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

ADVIL COLD AND SINUS

ADVIL COLD AND SINUS

ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine HCl TABLET, COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0573-0180
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN 200 mg
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Pseudoephedrine 30 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
carnauba wax
SILICON DIOXIDE
STARCH, CORN
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
METHYLPARABEN
cellulose, microcrystalline
SHELLAC
povidone
SODIUM BENZOATE
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
STEARIC ACID
SUCROSE
titanium dioxide
PROPYLPARABEN

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
BROWN (butterscotch) 14 mm Advil;Cold;Sinus CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 10 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 10 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 NDC:0573-0180-21 4 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA NDA019771 1989-09-19


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