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About Actifed Multi Action Tablets
The symptoms of colds and flu can become very debilitating and frustrating, and many people find it difficult to function on a day-to-day basis when they are blocked up or under the weather. These tablets contain a unique antihistamine and decongestant combination to help bring rapid relief from congestion. They can also be used to treat allergy symptoms.
- Suitable for age:12 years +
Actifed Multi Action Tablets information
What are Actifed Multi-Action tablets and what are they used for?
Actifed Multi-Action tablets are a popular form of relief for a variety of symptoms including congestion, runny noses and watery eyes. The tablets contain two active ingredients, a decongestant called pseudoephedrine and an antihistamine called triprolidine. These work to relieve allergies, colds and flu. Actifed, therefore, provides broad coverage no matter what has caused your symptoms.
Actifed can be used alongside other decongestants such as Vicks Vapour Rub to assist with sleep. It is also safe to use with tablets such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, which relieve some of the muscular pain that can occur due to cold or flu.
Actifed Multi-Action Tablets warnings
Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.
Actifed is unsuitable for you if:
- You might be allergic to any of this medicine’s ingredients
- You suffer from high blood pressure or heart disease
- You are currently taking or have recently taken furazolidone or monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants
Inform your GP or pharmacist if you suffer from any of the following conditions:
- Kidney problems
- Impaired liver function
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Prostate problems
- Thyroid problems
The following medicines may interact with Actifed:
- Benzodiazepines
- Sedating antihistamines
- Opioid painkillers
- Medicines for high blood pressure
- Sympathomimetic drugs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
Take care if driving or using machinery while taking Actifed, as it may cause drowsiness. Avoid alcohol as it may make this side effect worse.
Please read all packaging and the Product Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.
Actifed Multi-Action Tablets dosage
Take one tablet of Actifed every four to six hours. Do not exceed four tablets in one day. Swallow each tablet whole with a sip of water. this can be done with or without food.
Actifed Multi-Action Tablets ingredients
The active ingredients contained in Actifed are:
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg, triprolidine hydrochloride 2.5mg
Actifed also contains the following inactive ingredients to make up the complete product:
Lactose, maize starch, povidone, magnesium stearate
Actifed Multi-Action Tablets side effects
Not everyone will experience side effects when they take Actifed, however, if you do they may include:
Rash, increased heartbeat, hallucinations, prostate problems, restlessness, drowsiness, insomnia, dry mouth, sore throat
If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Actifed Multi Action Tablets FAQs
Actifed tablets can treat a number of symptoms linked to cold, flu and allergies. These include congestion, sneezing and runny eyes or nose.
Eumovate cream contains clobetasol propionate, a corticosteroid that works underneath the skin to reduce swelling and irritation that causes redness and itchiness. It calms down inflamed skin cells, leaves crusty skin patches feeling smooth, and brings the skin back to normal over time when used as directed, relieving the frustrating symptoms of skin conditions like eczema. The cream soothes as the medicine works.
Brolene may cause slightly blurred vision. Avoid driving or operating machinery unless your vision is completely clear. Consult your GP if you notice any vision problems while using Brolene.
Children under the age of 12 should not take Actifed.
Actifed is unsuitable for you if:
- You might be allergic to any of this medicine’s ingredients
- You suffer from high blood pressure or heart disease
- You are currently taking or have recently taken furazolidone or monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants
Actifed has been shown to have a link to some complications during the first trimester of pregnancy, and to decreased production of breast milk. So, it is usually not recommended to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your GP for further advice.
As with any medicine, you should consult your pharmacist before taking Actifed to ensure it is safe in combination with any other medicines that you may be taking.
Actifed is unsuitable for you if you are currently taking or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). This includes certain antidepressants and medicines for Parkinson’s disease. Pseudoephridine may interact with these medicines in such a way that dangerously increases blood pressure.
Certain other medicines may also interact with pseudoephridine in such a way that increases blood pressure. These include:
- Certain stimulants
- Appetite suppressants
- Linezolid
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Other decongestants
Actifed may impact the effectiveness of medicines which reduce blood pressure.
Triprolidine may impact the effectiveness of betahistine and histamine treatments. As Actifed may cause drowsiness, it is advised not to take it alongside medicines which also cause drowsiness, including:
- Alcohol
- Benzodiazepines
- Other sedating antihistamines
- Opioid painkillers
- Sleeping tablets
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Authored by
Andy BoysanBPharmGPhC 2047716Director & Superintendent Pharmacist
Andy is a co-founder and the Superintendent Pharmacist and Director at The Independent Pharmacy.
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Daniel HurleyMPharm IPGPhC 2078790Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
Dan is an experienced pharmacist having spent time working in both primary and secondary care. He currently supports our clinical team by providing robust clinical governance review of our internal processes and information.
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