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Actifed DM is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. The alternative uses of Actifed DM have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Actifed DM depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Actifed DM are Constipation, Dry Mouth. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Actifed DM as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Actifed DM normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Actifed DM's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Actifed DM's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Actifed DM related warnings section.
Actifed DM is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Glaucoma are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Actifed DM are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Actifed DM have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Actifed DM, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Actifed DM is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Actifed DM safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Actifed DM safely.
Is the use of Actifed DM safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Actifed DM on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Actifed DM on the Kidneys?
Actifed DM does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Actifed DM on the Liver?
Actifed DM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Actifed DM on the Heart?
Actifed DM is rarely harmful for the heart.
Actifed DM should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actifed DM unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actifed DM habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Actifed DM.
Interaction between Food and Actifed DM
It is safe to take Actifed DM with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actifed DM
Taking Actifed DM with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 136-137
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1065-1066
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 220
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164