Actifed Tablets
Actifed Tablets is a medicine which is used to relieve the symptoms of colds, flu and allergies including sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, nasal congestion and blocked sinuses. The tablets contain pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, which is a decongestant that relieves nasal and sinus congestion and triprolidine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps stop sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.
Product Information
Actifed Tablets is a medicine which is used to relieve the symptoms of colds, flu and allergies including sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, nasal congestion and blocked sinuses. The tablets contain pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, which is a decongestant that relieves nasal and sinus congestion and triprolidine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps stop sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.
Information
Suggested Directions: Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use. If the person taking this medicine has any medical conditions or is taking other medication consult your pharmacist or doctor before use.
Adults and children 12 years and over: One tablet to be taken every 4-6 hours, up to four times a day. Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not give more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Not suitable for children under 12 years.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
If symptoms persist or worsen seek medical advice.
Ingredients: Each tablet contains 60mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and 2.5mg triprolidine hydrochloride.
The other ingredients are: lactose, maize starch, povidone and magnesium stearate.
What else to know: This medicine may cause drowsiness and reduce alertness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink.
Do not use this medicine:
- If you have ever are allergic to any of the ingredients
- If you have diabetes.
- If you have an overactive thyroid gland.
- If you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- If you have prostate problems (difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often).
- If you have a phaeochromocytoma (rare tumour that affects your heart rate and blood pressure).
- If you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
- If you have lung disease or breathing difficulties.
- If you are taking beta blockers (used to treat high blood pressure).
- If you are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) or Reversible Inhibitors of Monoamine Oxidase (RIMAs).
- If you are taking any other cough and cold medicines.
For further information about the precautions for use, please refer to the patient information leaflet
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.