Advil PM Liqui-Gels and Ergomar

• Generic Name: diphenhydramine / ibuprofen
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Advil PM, Advil PM Liqui-Gels, Ibuprofen PM, Motrin PM

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness, which can aid in the treatment of occasional sleep problems (insomnia).

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Advil PM Liqui-Gels is a combination medicine used to treat occasional insomnia associated with minor aches and pains.

Advil PM Liqui-Gels is not for use in treating sleeplessness without pain, or sleep problems that occur often.

Advil PM Liqui-Gels may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ergotamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet ,sublingual
• Other Brand Names: Ergomar

Ergomar is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. This medicine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with certain types of headaches.

Ergomar is used to treat a migraine type headache.

This medication will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Ergomar should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches.

Ergomar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.