Actifed Plus Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Paracetamol (125mg) + Triprolidine (0.625mg) + Phenylpropanolamine (6.25mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 666 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Actifed Plus?
If you miss a dose of Actifed Plus, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Actifed Plus Suspension Reviews
Actifed Plus is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relieving pain and fever.
Actifed Plus is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, allergic reaction, high blood pressure, and insomnia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
Actifed Plus is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, allergic reaction, high blood pressure, and insomnia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
How Actifed Plus Suspension Works
Actifed Plus is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Triprolidine and Phenylpropanolamine which relieve cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Triprolidine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
How to Use Actifed Plus Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Actifed Plus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Actifed Plus Suspension
- In Common cold: Actifed Plus is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Actifed Plus is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Uses of Actifed Plus Suspension
- Common cold
Actifed Plus Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Actifed Plus should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actifed Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Actifed Plus is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actifed Plus may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actifed Plus during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Actifed Plus should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actifed Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Actifed Plus contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Actifed Plus.
Driving
UNSAFE
Actifed Plus may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Quick Tips
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
- Actifed Plus is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Along with taking Actifed Plus do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation.Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.