Motrin Cold & Flu - No Relief Here
Written: Oct 18 '01
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Pros: Did relieve my aches
Cons: did nothing to relieve nasal congestion
The Bottom Line: There are better products on the market that relieve your cold symptoms.
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| loves2run's Full Review: Motrin Cold & Flu |
It is that time again, Cold and Flu Season! School is back in session and time for all those germs to be passed around from child to child. Practicing good hand washing with an antibacterial soap* can help, but does not always guarantee that cold and flu germs will not make their way into your household.
If you have read any of my other reviews you will know that I am a bargain shopper. I will buy products because they are on sale or I have a coupon making them cheaper than other brands. I just wish when it came to adult cold medications, that I would learn just because it is cheaper does not mean it is better. I have tried many over-the-counter cold medications over the years, brand names and generic. For the last three years none can beat the performance of Alka-Seltzer® Plus Liqui-Gels®, but instead of sticking to them, I succumb to my cheapskate tendencies and buy whatever I can find to be cheaper. Which overall does not save me any money because after a day or two of suffering, I will end up at the store purchasing the Alka-Seltzer® Plus.
WHY COULDN’T YOU LIVE UP TO YOUR NAME
One of the products I purchased recently to relieve cold and flu symptoms was Motrin® Cold & Flu. I really had hopes for this product. Motrin® was a name I trusted for pain relief. When I saw that they now made a cold and flu product, I thought I had hit a jackpot especially since my supermarket had a sale that combined with a coupon that they doubled, I would get them for a fraction of the normal cost. Thank goodness I did not pay full price.
I remember taking the recommended one caplet and thinking it won’t be long now and I will be able to breathe again. When I didn’t find any relief after an hour, I took a second caplet as the package recommended. Waited and still no relief. My body wasn’t aching as much, but I still could not breathe. I thought at the time, maybe I just needed to wait and in four hours when I could take a second dosage, it would work then. After the second dose, I noticed that my stomach wasn’t feeling all that well, a result of the ibuprofen in this product.
I really didn’t want to admit that this product didn’t work for me, so I kept taking it for couple days till I finally decided I had given it long enough to work. I dragged myself off the couch and went to the store and promptly bought the Alka-Seltzer® Plus.
Now, I know they did not work for me, so why when the same supermarket was running a sale on Motrin® Cold & Flu again, did I buy more? With the coupon, I was able to get them for free, once a bargain hunter always a bargain hunter. I went ahead and got them and sent them to my parents as I do with other products I don’t use but get for a “can’t be beat” price.
THE IMPORTANT STUFF, PLEASE
I believe ingredients, directions and warnings are very important, so in order not to provide the consumer with false or misleading information, I am copying this information word for word from the box of Motrin® Cold & Flu.
~~Indications~~
For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with the common cold or flu, including nasal congestion, headache, body aches, pains and fever; and sinusitis.
~~Directions~~
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If symptoms do not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used but do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. The smallest effective dose should be used. Take with food or milk if occasional and mild heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain occurs with use. Consult a doctor if these symptoms are more than mild or if they persist.
Children: Do not give this product to children under 12 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
~~Ingredients~~
Active Ingredients: Each caplet contains ibuprofen 200 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCI 30 mg.
Inactive Ingredients: Carnauba Wax, Cellulose, Corn Starch, D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Red #40, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin.
~~Warnings~~
Allergy Alert: ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include, hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), and shock.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take ibuprofen or other pain relievers/reducers, ibuprofen may cause stomach bleeding.
Do not take for more than 7 days. If symptoms do not improve or are accompanied by fever that persists for more than 3 days, or if new symptoms occur, consult a doctor. These could be signs of serious illness. As with aspirin and acetaminophen, if you have any condition which requires you to take prescription drugs or if you have had any problems or serious side effects from taking any non-prescription pain reliever, do not take this product without first discussing it with your doctor. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY SYMPTOMS WHICH ARE UNUSUAL OR SEEM UNRELATED TO THE CONDITION FOR WHICH YOU TOOK THIS PRODUCT, CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING MORE OF IT. If you are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition, consult a doctor before taking this product. Do not exceed recommended dosage. If nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Do not take this product if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, or difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland, unless directed by a doctor. Do not combine this product with other non-prescription pain relievers. Do not combine this product with any other ibuprofen-containing product. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT NOT TO USE THIS PRODUCT DURING THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE UNBORN CHILD OR COMPLICATIONS DURING DELIVERY.
Drug Interaction Caution: Do not use this product if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a healthy professional before taking this product.
Store at 20-25º C (68-77º F). Avoid excessive heat.
~~Questions or Comments~~
If you have questions or comments you can call toll-free 1-800-962-5357 or go to their website at http://www.motrinib.com
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
DIVISION OF MCNEIL – PPC, INC
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 USA
RECOMMENDATION
I really wanted to be able to recommend Motrin® Cold & Flu however, I just feel there are better products on the market that will help relieve your cold and flu symptoms much better and with less stomach upset.
*It is recommended that you wash your hands for at least 30 seconds with an antibacterial soap to kill the germs and bacteria that cause viruses and the flu. There is an interesting article in “Rosie The Magazine with Personality™”, November 2001 edition where a study was conducted on the effectiveness of antibacterial soap. For the best results it is advised that you wash your hands for a full minute, but getting children to do that can be difficult. They want to wash and go. Getting them to wash for at least 30 seconds is a more realistic goal and one that is beneficial to killing germs. The article is titled “Germ-o-phobe Tracy Chutorian Semler scrubs with antibacterial soap, but is that really enough to protect herself and her kids? What the experts say.”
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