Actifed Plus Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Actifed Plus Tablet Information

Actifed Plus Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Actifed Plus Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actifed Plus Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Actifed Plus Tablet are Drowsiness, Dry Mouth. Some other side effects of Actifed Plus Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Actifed Plus Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Actifed Plus Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Actifed Plus Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Actifed Plus Tablet related warnings section.

Actifed Plus Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Actifed Plus Tablet in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Some other conditions that can be affected by Actifed Plus Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Actifed Plus Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Actifed Plus Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Actifed Plus Benefits & Uses
Actifed Plus Dosage & How to Take
Actifed Plus Side Effects
Actifed Plus Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Actifed Plus with Other Drugs
Actifed Plus Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Actifed Plus
Actifed Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Actifed Plus Tablet Benefits & Uses

Actifed Plus Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Common Cold
Blocked Nose
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Pain

Actifed Plus Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: strength 30 mg pseudoephedrine, 500 mg paracetamol and 1.25 mg triprolidine
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: strength 30 mg pseudoephedrine, 500 mg paracetamol and 1.25 mg triprolidine
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: strength 30 mg pseudoephedrine, 500 mg paracetamol and 1.25 mg triprolidine

Actifed Plus Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Actifed Plus Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Actifed Plus without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Actifed Plus Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Actifed Plus as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Actifed Plus Tablet on the Kidneys?

Actifed Plus does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Actifed Plus Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Actifed Plus on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Actifed Plus Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Actifed Plus on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Actifed Plus Tablet with Other Drugs

Actifed Plus Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Leflunomide

Pilocarpine

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Imatinib Mesylate

Isoniazid

Lamotrigine

Selegiline

Ergotamine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Atropine

Atenolol

Amoxapine

Selegiline

Moderate

Phenytoin

Aspirin

Busulfan

Cholestyramine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Rifampicin

Hyoscyamine

Caffeine

Acarbose

Aripiprazole

Alprazolam

Mild

Carbamazepine

Actifed Plus Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actifed Plus Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia
Heart Disease
Bronchitis
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Kidney Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Glaucoma
Heart Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Bladder Infection

Frequently asked Questions about Actifed Plus Tablet

Is this Actifed Plus Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Actifed Plus Tablet is addictive.

Actifed Plus Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actifed Plus Tablet

You can take Actifed Plus Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actifed Plus Tablet

Taking alcohol with Actifed Plus Tablet can be dangerous.

Frequently asked Questions about Actifed Plus Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Actifed Plus with an antihistamine?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Actifed Plus can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Actifed Plus with multivitamins?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Actifed Plus can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Actifed Plus to treat common cold and sore throat?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Actifed Plus is primarily not used to treat a common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.

Question over 5 years ago

If I am allergic to Actifed Plus then what should I do?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

If you are allergic to Actifed Plus then do not take it. Inform your doctor immediately for alternative medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Actifed Plus in pregnancy?

Actifed Plus is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.