advil allergy and congestion relief
Pharmaranks rates Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief is a combination medicine containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Ibuprofen, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Ibuprofen and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride · by Haleon US Holdings
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Ibuprofen and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4MG; Ibuprofen 200MG; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10MG
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Haleon US Holdings
- Half-life
- about 1.8 to 2.0 hours (how long it stays in your system)
- FDA application
- NDA022113
What is Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief?
From the FDA label:Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with the common cold or flu: headache fever minor body aches and pains nasal congestion runny nose sinus pressure sneezing reduces swelling of the nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
How to use
Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period, unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings
Important safety information
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock skin reddening rash blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed. Do not use in children under 12 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, or had a stroke you are taking a diuretic Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under a doctor's care for any serious condition taking sedatives or tranquilizers taking any other product that contains phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine or any other nasal decongestant or antihistamine taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin taking any other drug When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness may cause excitability especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: chest pain trouble breathing weakness in one part or side of body slurred speech leg swelling pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless symptoms continue or get worse any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
How long does Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Ibuprofen and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride stay in your body?
The elimination half-life of chlorpheniramine maleate and ibuprofen and phenylephrine hydrochloride is about 1.8 to 2.0 hours — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. The label states a single serum half-life of 1.8 to 2.0 hours — it does not split the curve into a distribution and a terminal phase, so this is the elimination figure. Ibuprofen is not a prodrug, and the label names no active metabolite that outlasts the parent: the two major urinary metabolites (metabolite A, a hydroxymethyl-propyl derivative, and metabolite B, a carboxypropyl derivative) are described only as excretion products, and the label notes that excretion is virtually complete 24 hours after the last dose. This label does not report a different half-life for older adults or for people with kidney or liver impairment; it only advises caution in patients 65 and older and in those with impaired renal or hepatic function, so any change in clearance in those groups is not quantified here. This is a pharmacokinetic figure about how fast the drug leaves the blood — it is not a dosing instruction and not a drug-test detection window.
This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: Ibuprofen tablets USP — FDA label, Clinical Pharmacology (DailyMed).
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief rated?
- pharmaranks gives Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Ibuprofen and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief?
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief is marketed by Haleon US Holdings. You can see Haleon US Holdings's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief a brand-name or generic drug?
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Ibuprofen and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.
- Is Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief available over the counter?
- Yes. Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief come in?
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief FDA-registered?
- Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA022113. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief been recalled by the FDA?
- Yes. Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief has 1 recorded FDA recall event in the openFDA enforcement database. A recall removes specific lots from the market — usually for manufacturing, contamination, potency, or labeling issues — and does not mean the drug is unsafe to take; your specific lot was almost certainly never affected. This recall history is factored into its safety score above. Always check the FDA recall database or your pharmacist for current alerts.
- Is Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Advil Allergy and Congestion Relief a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (1 recorded recall event) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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