Pronounced: ADD-vill

Generic ingredients: Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

Other brand names: Motrin IB Sinus, Vicks Dayquil Sinus Pressure & Pain Relief

What this drug is used for
These sinus products temporarily relieve symptoms of the common cold, sinusitis (swelling and pain in the sinuses), and flu, including stuffy nose, fever, headache, and body aches and pains.

The Advil and Motrin IB products come in tablet and caplet forms. The Vicks Dayquil product is available in caplets only.

How should you take this medication?
Take 1 pill every 4 to 6 hours as long as you have symptoms. If you do not feel better, you can take 2 pills, but do not take more than 6 pills in 24 hours unless your doctor tells you to.

If you have occasional mild heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain while using this product, take it with food or milk. If your stomach problems continue or get worse, call your doctor.

* STORAGE
Store at room temperature. Protect from excessive heat.

Do not take this medication if...

Unless your doctor approves, avoid these products if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, or an enlarged prostate gland.

If you are allergic to aspirin, do not take these products. They could cause a similar reaction even though they contain no aspirin. If you have had serious side effects from any nonprescription pain reliever, or you are taking any prescription drugs, check with your doctor before taking any of these products.

Do not give these products to children under 12 without your doctor's approval.

Special warnings about this medication
Avoid these products during the last 3 months of pregnancy. They could harm the unborn child or cause problems during delivery. Check with your doctor before taking these products at any time during pregnancy. Check, too, if you are under a doctor's care for any serious medical problem.

Do not use these products for cold symptoms for more 7 days. If you are taking one to lower a fever, do not use it for more than 3 days. If your cold or fever continues or gets worse, or if you have new symptoms, call your doctor.

If you become nervous or dizzy, or have trouble sleeping while taking one of these products, stop using it and call your doctor. In fact, if you have any symptoms that are unusual or seem to have nothing to do with the condition for which you took the product, talk to your doctor before taking any more of this medicine.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication

Do not use these products within 2 weeks of taking a drug classified as an MAO inhibitor, such as the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate and the Parkinson's medication Eldepryl.

Do not combine these products with others containing ibuprofen, such as Motrin or Nuprin, or with other nonprescription pain relievers such as Aspirin or Tylenol.