What is Ibuprofen-Pseudoephedrine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Advil Cold and Sinus Mucocold Mucogrippal
See also: Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen combine a decongestant and an analgesic for temporary relief of cold, sinus, and flu symptoms (including nasal congestion, sinus pressure, headache, minor body aches and pains, and fever).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic rhinitis | 2 | 0 | |
| Headaches | 1 | 0 | |
| Runny nose (rhinorrhea) | 1 | 1 | |
| Sinus headaches | 1 | 0 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Why patients stopped taking Ibuprofen-Pseudoephedrine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | |
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Expense | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Ibuprofen-Pseudoephedrine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Ibuprofen-Pseudoephedrine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fexofenadine (Allegra) | 1 | |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Norco) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Ibuprofen-Pseudoephedrine and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Norco) | 1 | |
| Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen Prescription) | 1 | |
| Sumatriptan (Imitrex) | 1 |
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