Actifed

Generic Name: Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; Triprolidine hydrochloride
Product Name: Actifed

Indication

Used in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders. Including: runny nose (rhinitis), hay fever, nasal congestion and the common cold. Actifed may benefit patients with middle ear infections.

Action

Actifed contains two ingredients and acts as an antihistamine and a decongestant.

Dose advice

Adults

• 1 tablet OR 10 mL elixir, three times daily.

Children

• 6-12 years: Half a tablet OR 5.0-7.5 mL elixir, three times daily.
• 2-5 years: 2.5-5.0 mL elixir, three times daily.

Elderly

• As for adults, though monitor renal and/or hepatic function if concerned.
• Use in pregnancy.
• There is no evidence that Actifed causes teratogenic effects, though all drugs should be avoided in the first trimester.
• Use in lactation.
• Actifed components are excreted in breast milk, though the effect on breastfed infants is not known.

Schedule

Schedule 2

Common side effects

• Mild sedation, insomnia.
• Urinary retention (usually in male patients with prostatic enlargement)

Uncommon side effects

• Rash
• Sleep disturbances, hallucinations

For further information talk to your doctor.