Advil Cold And Sinus

Advil Cold And Sinus Side Effects

Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Last reviewed on December 11, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

Nervousness
Difficulty sleeping
Stomach upset
Heartburn
Nausea
Skin rashes

Less Common Side Effects

Weakness
Ringing in the ear (tinnitus)
Vomiting

Note: Side effects listed are reported by people who took ibuprofen or pseudoephedrine separately.

Advil Cold And Sinus serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

Heart attack: chest pain or tightness, pain that radiates up to your shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw
Stroke: weakness in one part of your body or face, slurred speech, sudden headache, confusion
Stomach bleeding: feeling faint, vomiting blood, bloody or dark stools, severe stomach pain or discomfort
Allergic reactions: hives, rash, blisters, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, skin reddening

Source: DailyMed

The following Advil Cold And Sinus side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Bleeding—bloody or black, tar-like stools, vomiting blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red or dark brown urine, small red or purple spots on skin, unusual bruising or bleeding
Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
Heart palpitations—rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Increase in blood pressure
Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision