Label: EQUALINE CONGESTION RELIEF- ibuprofen, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 41163-158-46, 41163-158-60
  • Packager: United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated August 8, 2023

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  • Active ingredients (in each tablet)

    Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with the common cold or flu:
    headache
    fever
    sinus pressure
    nasal congestion
    minor body aches and pains
    reduces swelling of the nasal passages
    temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • 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.

    Do not use

    in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this 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

    Ask a doctor before use 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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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

    When using this product

    take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

    Stop use and ask a doctor 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
    pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    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

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

    Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • Directions

    do not take more than directed
    adults and children 12 years of age and over:
    take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist.
    do not use more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor
    children under 12 years of age: do not use because this product contains too much medication for children under this age
  • Other information

    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
    read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

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  • Principal Display Panel

    EQUALINE®

    compare to Advil® Sinus Congestion & Pain active ingredients

    congestion relief

    ibuprofen 200 mg

    pain reliever/fever reducer (NSAID)

    phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg

    nasal decongestant tablets

    sinus congestion & pain

    Nasal Congestion

    Headache

    Sinus Pressure

    Fever

    Nasal Swelling

    Body Aches

    NON-DROWSY

    actual size

    20 coated tablets

    ONE TABLET DOSE

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUALINE CONGESTION RELIEF 
    ibuprofen, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:41163-158
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBROWN (brownish-orange) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize15mm
    FlavorImprint Code L158
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:41163-158-4610 in 1 CARTON07/17/201510/31/2021
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:41163-158-6020 in 1 CARTON03/08/2021
    21 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20320007/17/2015
    Labeler - United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI (943556183)