Medicine guide

Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hcl

200 mg + 30 mg · Capsule, Liquid Filled

  • Available without prescription
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Made by
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2023-07-14

What it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Nasal decongestant

Used for
  • Headache sinus pressure nasal congestion minor body aches and pains fever
How to take it

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist.

do not use more than 6 capsules in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

Children under 12 years of age

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
4other products contain Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hcl — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with the common cold or flu:

  • headache sinus pressure nasal congestion minor body aches and pains fever

From the official label · 2023-07-14 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over:
  • take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist.
  • If symptoms do not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used.
  • do not use more than 6 capsules in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age:
  • do not use Other information each capsule contains:
  • potassium 20 mg
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
  • Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F). read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

  • 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, have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, or had a stroke
  • you are taking a diuretic

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition taking any other product that contains pseudoephedrine or any other nasal decongestant taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin taking any other drug

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help 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 fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days symptoms continue or get worse redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless any new symptoms appear

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • 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.
  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

What kind of medicine it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Nasal decongestant

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

  • Black iron oxide, D&C yellow no. 10, gelatin, hypromellose, neelicert FD&C red no. 40, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, sorbitol sorbitan solution.
  • Questions or comments? call 1-855-274-4122 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 © 2022 CVS/pharmacy CVS.com ® 1-800-SHOP CVS Made in India Code:
  • TS/DRUGS/22/2009

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Colour dyesD&C yellow no. 10; neelicert FD&C red no. 40Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • Sugar alcoholssorbitol sorbitan solutionSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.
  • GelatingelatinAnimal-derived: matters for vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher diets.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byCVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Active substanceIbuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hcl
Used inMuscles, joints and bones
Strength200 mg + 30 mg
FormCapsule, Liquid Filled
RouteOral
Packs4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 8 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK · 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC69842-092

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

5 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.