A pharmaceutical formulation of therapeutically effective amounts of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and a sympathomimetic drug, such as pseudoephedrine (or its prodrug), or phenylephrine used in the treatment of cold and flu-like symptoms. Such symptoms may include fever, pain, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, runny nose, sore throat, myalgia, ear pressure and fullness, and headache. The formulation further includes various excipients used in the formulation process.
