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Actifed Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Tablet. Actifed Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Actifed Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Actifed Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Drowsiness, Dry Mouth. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Actifed Plus as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Actifed Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Actifed Plus's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Actifed Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Actifed Plus related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies must refrain from the use of Actifed Plus since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Actifed Plus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Actifed Plus have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Actifed Plus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Actifed Plus 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
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Is the use of Actifed Plus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Actifed Plus without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Actifed Plus 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 on the Kidneys?
Actifed Plus does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Actifed Plus 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 on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Actifed Plus on the heart have been reported.
Actifed Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actifed Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actifed Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Actifed Plus is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Actifed Plus
You can take Actifed Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actifed Plus
Taking alcohol with Actifed Plus can be dangerous.
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.
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.
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.
If you are allergic to Actifed Plus then do not take it. Inform your doctor immediately for alternative medicine.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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