Advil PM Liqui-Gels and Ferrous Sulfate

• 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: ferrous sulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Feosol, Fer Iron, Fer-Gen-Sol, Fer-in-Sol, Fer-Iron, Feratab, FeroSul, Ferra-TD, Ferro-Bob, Lydia E. Pinkham, MyKidz Iron 10, Slow Fe, Fe Caps, Fer-in-Sol, Ferra TD. Caps, Ferrousal, Slow Release Iron

Ferrous sulfate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Ferrous Sulfate is an essential body mineral. Ferrous sulfate is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

Ferrous sulfate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.