I have diabetes. Can I take Advil Cold & Sinus?

Advil Cold & Sinus contains the decongestant pseudoephedrine. Phenylephrine, and similar drugs such as pseudoephedrine, should be used cautiously by people with diabetes because it may increase blood sugar levels. Diabetes is a serious illness, and no OTC medications should be taken without doctor consultation.

What are the product indications for Advil Cold & Sinus?

Use this product to temporarily relieve these symptoms associated with the common cold or flu: headache, fever, sinus pressure, nasal congestion, minor body aches and pains

How long do the effects of Advil Cold & Sinus last? How is it dosed?

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.

How long do the effects of Advil Allergy Sinus last? How is it dosed?

Adults: take 1 caplet every 4-6 hours while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 caplets in any 24-hour period, unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age: do not use.

Do Advil Cold & Sinus Caplets keep you awake?

Advil Cold & Sinus Caplets do not contain any ingredients that cause drowsiness. If you're looking for a pain relief product that helps relieve the occasional sleeplessness associated with minor aches and pains, try Advil PM.

Advil Cold and Sinus Caplets

For over 20 years, people have trusted Advil Cold & Sinus for powerful, non-drowsy relief of their tough cold and sinus symptoms.

Many people attribute sinus pressure to an increase in mucus which blocks their airways. While it is true that increased mucus is a symptom of the common cold, it is not always what makes you feel so stuffed up. Sinus congestion can also be associated with the swelling of the tissues in the nose known as inflammation. The result of nasal swelling is a shrinking of your airways.

Advil Cold & Sinus combines the relief of a strong decongestant to open your airways with the power of Advil to relieve the pain commonly associated with sinus pressure.

Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies and the common cold:

Headache

Fever

Sinus pressure

Nasal congestion

Minor body aches & pains
Dosage
12 years of age and older:

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

Under 12 years of age:

Do not take
Ingredients
Active ingredient:

Ibuprofen 200mg (NSAID)*

Pseudoephedrine HCI 30 mg

*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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

Use as directed. Read complete warnings and information.

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Potential Health Effects

This product is indicated for adults and children ages 12 and older. Children under 12 should not take this product without first consulting a doctor. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours unless instructed to do so by a doctor. This product contains ibuprofen, which may cause allergic reaction, especially in those allergic to aspirin. This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.

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