How many Advil Congestion Relief can I take?

1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist. Do not use more than 6 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

How many Advil cold and sinus do I take?

1 caplet/liquid-gel every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If symptoms do not respond to 1 caplet/liquid-gel, 2 may be used. Do not use more than 6 caplets/liquid-gels in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

Will Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief make me drowsy?

This medication comes in a tablet form and is usually taken every 4 to 6 hours with food. Common side effects of Advil Allergy & Congestion Relief include stomach upset, fast heart rate and shakiness. Advil Allergy & Congestion Relief can also cause drowsiness.

Does Advil Allergy Sinus keep you awake?

Advil Allergy And Congestion Relief (Chlorpheniramine / Ibuprofen / Phenylephrine) is an okay combination medicine to relieve pain and congestion. The antihistamine can make you sleepy and the decongestant can keep you awake, so it could affect you either way.

Does Advil help sinus congestion?

Advil Cold & Sinus is a combination of pseudoephedrine (a powerful decongestant) and ibuprofen (an effective pain reliever). The two work together to reduce nasal and sinus congestion caused by inflammation and lessen the pain associated with the common cold or the flu.

Does Advil help swollen sinuses?

Pain caused by pressure buildup in the sinus cavities may be relieved by pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others).

What happens if you take too much Advil cold and sinus?

Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, ringing in your ears, severe drowsiness, agitation, sweating, coughing up blood, weak or shallow breathing, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

How many days in a row can you take Advil cold and sinus?

The usual recommended dose for adults and children older than 12 years is 1 or 2 caplets or liqui-gels every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 caplets or liqui-gels in 24 hours unless recommended by your doctor. Do not take for more than 3 days for a fever or for more than 5 days for cold symptoms.

Why was Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief recalled?

More than a dozen lots of Advil tablets, drops, and capsules are being recalled by GlaxoSmithKline because product labeling is missing required safety warning information, according to the April 1, 2020, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report.

Does Advil Allergy & Congestion raise blood pressure?

The decongestant (phenylephrine) has fewer side effects than other decongestants like pseudoephedrine. It doesn’t raise your blood pressure and heart rate as much, or cause as much trouble falling asleep.

Can you take Advil sinus at night?

Advil Cold & Sinus Daytime/Nighttime offers relief of cold and sinus symptoms day and night. Daytime caplets keep you going during the day, while Nighttime caplets offer added relief from runny nose and sneezing, so you can rest.

Can you take allergy medicine with Advil?

Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Do not take more of Advil Allergy Sinus than is recommended. An overdose of ibuprofen can cause damage to your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses).

Does Advil contain an antihistamine?

No. Single ingredient Advil ® products do not contain an antihistamine. The active ingredient in Advil ® is ibuprofen which is part of a class of drugs called NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Check out the Ingredients section of this FAQ to learn more about what is in Advil ®.

What is Advil allergy?

Advil Allergy Sinus contains a combination of chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen, and pseudoephedrine. Advil Allergy Sinus is used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough, and pain or fever and other symptoms caused by the common cold or flu.

Is Benadryl good for colds or nasal allegies?

Benadryl Allergy & Sinus Headache is a combination medicine used to treat cold and flu symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, headache, fever, and body aches. There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine available.