Ibuprofen/paracetamol

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.^[9][10][11]

Ibuprofen/paracetamol

Combination of
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	US DailyMed: Advil Dual Action
Pregnancy category	AU: C[1]
Routes of administration	By mouth
ATC code	M01AE51 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status	AU: S3 (Pharmacist only) / S2[1] CA: OTC UK: General sales list (GSL, OTC) / P[2][3][4][5] US: OTC / Rx-only[6][7][8]
Identifiers
CAS Number	462631-86-3
KEGG	D11897

Medical uses

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.^[12][13]

Adverse effects

See also: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug § Adverse effects, Ibuprofen § Adverse effects, and Paracetamol § Adverse effects

Society and culture

Brand names

The combination is available as Combiflam,^[11][14] Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen,^[15][16][17] Ibupane,^[1] Nuromol and Combogesic.^[7]