Advil Allergy Sinus Side Effects

Generic name: chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 10, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Advil Allergy Sinus Side Effects associated with chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Advil Allergy Sinus.

Applies to chlorpheniramine / ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine: oral tablet.

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke.

Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, hives, wheezing or trouble breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling, feeling short of breath.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe dizziness, trouble sleeping, or nervousness;

• shortness of breath (even with mild exertion);

• swelling or rapid weight gain;

• a skin rash, no matter how mild;

• severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;

• signs of stomach bleeding--bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

• liver problems--loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

• kidney problems--little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath.

Common side effects may include:

• upset stomach, mild heartburn, nausea, vomiting;

• bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation;

• dizziness, headache, nervousness;

• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);

• mild itching or rash; or

• ringing in your ears.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Further information

Advil Allergy Sinus side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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