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Ibuprofen | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
Paracetamol | Analgesic/ antipyretic |
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Trade names | Combogesic, Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen, Ibupane |
Other names | Acetaminophen/ibuprofen |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Ibuprofen/paracetamol, sold under the brand name Combogesic among others, is a fixed-dose combination of two medications, ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); and paracetamol (acetaminophen), an analgesic and antipyretic. [6] It is available as a generic medication. [8] [9] [10]
Ibuprofen/paracetamol is indicated for the short term management of mild to moderate acute pain. [7]
There is evidence that paracetamol combined with ibuprofen provides pain relief better than either medication used alone. [11] [12]
The combination is available as Combiflam, [10] [13] Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen, [14] [15] [16] Ibupane, [1] Nuromol and Combogesic. [7]
Combination of | |
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Ibuprofen | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
Paracetamol | Analgesic/ antipyretic |
Clinical data | |
Trade names | Combogesic, Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen, Ibupane |
Other names | Acetaminophen/ibuprofen |
AHFS/ Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
License data | |
Pregnancy category |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Ibuprofen/paracetamol, sold under the brand name Combogesic among others, is a fixed-dose combination of two medications, ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); and paracetamol (acetaminophen), an analgesic and antipyretic. [6] It is available as a generic medication. [8] [9] [10]
Ibuprofen/paracetamol is indicated for the short term management of mild to moderate acute pain. [7]
There is evidence that paracetamol combined with ibuprofen provides pain relief better than either medication used alone. [11] [12]
The combination is available as Combiflam, [10] [13] Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen, [14] [15] [16] Ibupane, [1] Nuromol and Combogesic. [7]