Actifed Multi-Action Tablets (12)

Product Summary

Actifed relieves the symptoms of colds, flu, and allergies (including runny nose), watery eyes, nasal congestion, and blocked sinuses.

Directions

• Adults and children over 12 years old: One tablet every 4–6 hours, up to 4 times a day
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
• If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor.

Ingredients

• Active ingredients: Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 60 mg and Triprolidine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg
• Other ingredients: Lactose, Maize Starch, Povidone and Magnesium Stearate

If you think you may be allergic to any of the ingredients listed above, please seek medical advice before taking this medicine.

Warnings and Restrictions

Caution – talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

• you have liver or kidney problems
• you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
• you have diabetes or if you been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars
• you have an overactive thyroid gland
• you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
• you have prostate problems (difficulty passing urine or needing to urinate often)
• you are drinking alcohol
• you are taking any other medicines (see 'Taking other medication' below)
• you suffer from nervousness or insomnia.

Please consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you are currently pregnant, likely to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Do NOT use if:

• the patient is under the age of 12 years
• you have very high blood pressure or severe heart disease
• you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients
• you are taking other cold and flu products, including decongestants.

If you have been previously told by your doctor that you are intolerant to some sugars, seek medical advice prior to taking this medicine. (This medicine contains lactose.)

Drowsiness

• This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Taking other medication

If you are currently taking any other medicines, please consult your pharmacist or doctor before taking Multi-Action Actifed Tablets, as this may cause an interaction.

This product may not be suitable for you if you are taking certain medicines, including:

• Sedatives (drugs used to treat anxiety and tension).
• Antihypertensives (drugs used to treat high blood pressure, such as Guanethidine, Methyldopa, alpha and beta-blockers, Debrisoquine, Bretylium and Betanidine).
• Sympathomimetic drugs (stimulants or appetite suppressants and drugs used to treat congestion and asthma).
• Tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat mood disorders).
• Drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs), whether you are currently taking them or have taken them in the last two weeks.
• If you are taking Furazolidone (an antibacterial agent).

If any of the above applies to you, please seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist before taking Multi-Action Actifed Tablets.

If you have any questions after you have bought this medication, please speak to your pharmacist.