Name: ACTIFED TABLETS MULTI-ACTION
Brand: British Chemist
Rating: 4.8 (801 reviews)

ACTIFED TABLETS MULTI-ACTION

£5.19 inc. VAT

Actifed Multi-Action Tablets provide symptomatic relief of upper respiratory tract disorders including allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, the common cold and influenza. It contains ingredients which works in two ways: An antihistamine action to relieve the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing and a drying action to relieve other symptoms of colds, flu and hayfever such as runny noses and watery eyes

Information Leaflet

Description

Actifed Multi-Action Tablets are specially formulated to relieve the symptoms of cold, flu and allergies. This includes but not limited to:

Runny Noses
Watery Eyes
Nasal Congestion
Blocked Sinuses

How Does Actifed Multi-Action Tablets

Actifed Multi-Action Tablets contains two active ingredients; pseudoephedrine and triprolidine which are used to relieve the symptoms of nasal allergies, colds and flu.

The pseudoephedrine, also known as pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, is a decongestant. This is how Actifed Multi-Action Tablets relieves nasal and sinus congestion.

Triprolidine, also known as triprolidine hydrochloride, is an antihistamine and a popular ingredient in hay fever medication. It is how Actifed Multi-Action Tablets combat allergies, which helps stop sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. It is what makes this medication a formidable antihistamine.

Actifed Multi-Action Tablets also contains a decongestant to release nasal congestion as well as blocked sinuses and catarrh.

Give your irritated nose a break today and take Actifed Multi-Action tablets for quick and effective treatment!

Uses / Instructions

Children under 12 years:

This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:

One tablet every 4 – 6 hours, up to 4 times a day

Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
If symptoms persist or worsen talk to your doctor

Warnings

Do not use if hypersensitive to ingredients.
Use with caution in moderate hypertension, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, severe hepatic impairment or moderate renal impairment, elevated intraoccular pressure or prostatic enlargement.
Avoid alcohol.
Consult doctor or pharmacist before use in pregnancy.

Side Effects

Other effects which may occur include:

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

■ Headache
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
■ Difficulty sleeping, nervousness, dizziness
■ Difficulty performing tasks
■ Drowsiness
■ Blurred Vision
■ Thickened mucus, dry mouth or nausea

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)

■ Confusion or depression
■ Tremors, shakiness or slurred speech
■ Low blood pressure

See patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.