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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 |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Ibuprofen/paracetamol, sold under the brand nameCombogesic among others, is afixed-dose combination of twomedications,ibuprofen, anon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); andparacetamol (acetaminophen), an analgesic and antipyretic.[6] It is available as ageneric medication.[9][10][11]
Ibuprofen/paracetamol isindicated 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]
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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