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Actifed Multi-Action Tablets - 12 Tablets
Actifed multi-action tablets are an effective treatment for colds, flu, and allergies. It helps alleviate a whole host of symptoms, such as watery eyes, runny noses, and congestion. Actifed tablets help by easing nasal congestion by thinning swollen blood vessels caused by infections, relieving blocked sinuses and noses, and clearing catarrh. Actifed tablets are ideal for adults and children over the age of 12 years. The active ingredients contained in Actifed multi-action tablets include Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (a decongestant) and Triprolidine hydrochloride (an antihistamine).
- Dual-action, fast-acting tablets
- Clears catarrh, nasal congestion, and blocked sinuses
- For three days use only
Do not take Actifed Multi-Action Tablets if you:
- have severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart disease
- have diabetes, phaeochromocytoma, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma or severe kidney disease
- are taking beta blockers, other sympathomimetic medicines, or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or have taken one in the last 2 weeks
Speak to a pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have prostate or urinary problems, liver or kidney problems, asthma or alcohol dependence, or take other medicines. It can cause drowsiness, so avoid alcohol and sedatives. Pseudoephedrine can affect the heart and circulation, so stop taking it and seek medical advice if you develop a fast or irregular heartbeat, severe headache or raised blood pressure.
This product is for short term use only. The pharmacist can only supply 1 box per patient per order.
What Are Actifed Multi-Action Tablets?
Actifed is a multi-action tablet used to treat colds, flu, and allergies. It has two active ingredients in it that work together to give the patient the desired relief from their symptoms such as running nose, congestion, streaming, and sneezing. Each tablet contains the decongestant Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and the antihistamine Triprolidine.
This medicine may cause drowsiness. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink. It contains lactose.
Like all medicines, Actifed Multi-Action Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Headache is very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people). Common side effects (up to 1 in 10 people) include difficulty sleeping, nervousness, dizziness, difficulty performing tasks, drowsiness, blurred vision, thickened mucus, dry mouth and nausea. Rare side effects (up to 1 in 1,000 people) include confusion or depression, tremors, low blood pressure, palpitations and sleep disturbances. Stop taking this medicine and get medical help straight away if you have chest pain or signs of a heart attack, signs of a stroke, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat, a severe skin reaction or allergic reaction, hallucinations, a sudden severe headache with sickness, confusion, fits or visual disturbances (possible signs of PRES or RCVS), sudden abdominal pain or rectal bleeding (ischaemic colitis), or sudden loss of vision. Stop using it and talk to your doctor if you have trouble passing water.
How long can I take Actifed tablets?
It is only recommended for 3 days. If symptoms do not relieve after 3 days, seek further advice from your GP.
Is it safe to take paracetamol with Actifed tablets?
Yes, it is safe to take paracetamol alongside Actifed multi-action tablets.
How old must I be to take Actifed multi-action tablets?
Actifed multi-action tablets can be used by patients 12 years and over.
Leaflets
Before taking any medicines such as Actifed multi-action tablets, regardless of whether they are over-the-counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.
