Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Pseudoephedrine(25mg), Triprolidine(2.5mg)
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food but is best taken at the same time(s) each day. Take it in the dose and duration as direct by your doctor. Keep taking it regularly, as they have been prescribed, and try not to miss doses to get the most benefit.
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pseudoephedrine and Triprolidine which relieve cold symptoms. Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine which relieve cold symptoms. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Unlike epinephrine and norepinephrine, pseudoephedrine is active after oral administration and is easily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The onset of action occurs after 30 min and after 1–4 h the drug reaches its maximum concentration in the blood.
Plasma concentration of single-agent triprolidine was proportional to the dose; Cmax arithmetic means were 8.4 ng/mL for the 2.5 mg tablet and 14.3 ng/mL for the 5.0 mg tablet (7.1 ng/mL dose-normalized).
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Actifed
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Hypersensitivity
Restlessness
Sleep disturbance
overactive thyroid gland.
increased pressure in the eye.
closed angle glaucoma.
high blood pressure.
stenosing peptic ulcer.
blockage of the urinary bladder.
enlarged prostate.
an inability to completely empty the bladder.
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pseudoephedrine and Triprolidine which relieve cold symptoms. Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine which relieve cold symptoms. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Do not use pseudoephedrine and triprolidine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Inform your doctor if you have heart, blood vessel, liver, kidney, bladder or prostate disorder.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience difficulty in breathing, swollen lips or skin, severe rashes and itching, hallucinations, restlessness or sleep disturbances.
Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication for any mental illness, high blood pressure or glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems).
Do not take if allergic to pseudoephedrine or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if medication is going for any mental disorder, nasal sprays for decongestion, high blood pressure.
Do not take if suffering with kidney, heart, liver, blood vessel disorder or diabetes, hyperthyroidism, phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumor of the adrenal glands) or glaucoma.
Do not take if below below 12 years.
Do not take if Pregnant and breastfeeding.
Triprolidine
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Triprolidine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Pseudoephedrine used for?
Pseudoephedrine is used for the treatment of allergic conditions that cause runny nose or stuffy nose, sneezing and inflammation of the sinuses.
Q. Is Pseudoephedrine safe?
Pseudoephedrine is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. What should I know before using Pseudoephedrine?
Before using Pseudoephedrine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Pseudoephedrine or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have or ever had any problems related to your eyes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Pseudoephedrine?
If you forget a dose of Pseudoephedrine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is Pseudoephedrine effective?
Pseudoephedrine is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Pseudoephedrine too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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Triprolidine
Q. Dose Triprolidine cause drowsiness/does it make you feel drowsy/ sleepy?
Yes. Drowsiness and dizziness are common side effects of Triprolidine
Q. Is Triprolidine a sedative?
Triprolidine can produce effects like inducing sleep and drowsiness. However, it is not used as a sedative drug
Q. Is Triprolidine an expectorant?
No. Triprolidine is an anti-histamine drug used to relieve allergic symptoms of common cold and cough. It may be included in expectorant (aid expulsion of mucus as cough) or antitussive (used for dry cough) cough/cold preparations
Q. What is triprolidine/triprolidine hydrochloride?
Triprolidine or triprolidine hydrochloride is an anti-histamine drug
