Motrin Cold and Flu
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Motrin Cold and Flu?
Generic Name: ibuprofen-pseudoephedrine
Other Brand Names:
Advil Cold and Sinus, Dayquil Pressure and Pain Caplet, Dimetapp Sinus, Dristan Sinus, Motrin IB Sinus, Sine-Aid IB, ibuprofen-pseudoephedrine, Children's Ibuprofen Cold Relief, Motrin Childrens Cold, pseudoephedrine-ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated
blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine is used to treat stuffy nose, sinus
congestion, cough, and pain or fever caused by the common cold or flu.
Ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
Posts on Motrin Cold and Flu (276)
Fever - Maternal & Child Community
- May 01, 2008My symptoms - Cold & Flu Community
- Jan 25, 2008fever - Pediatrics Community
- May 20, 2008
I am takin 3 40mg Oxy cottins- a - day... I usually break them in half and chew them..Somet...
Runny nose, fever - Pediatrics Community
- Jun 13, 2009
Hi everyone,
I have had these symptoms for a few days and I have never had any quite like ...
