Ibuprofen/paracetamol

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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.[9][10][11]

IbuprofenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
ParacetamolAnalgesic/antipyretic
Trade namesCombogesic, Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen, Ibupane
Other namesAcetaminophen/ibuprofen
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Ibuprofen/paracetamol
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IbuprofenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
ParacetamolAnalgesic/antipyretic
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Trade namesCombogesic, Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen, Ibupane
Other namesAcetaminophen/ibuprofen
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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

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Brand names

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

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