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Actifed Plus Suspension is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. The alternative uses of Actifed Plus Suspension have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Actifed Plus Suspension depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Actifed Plus Suspension also has some side effects, the most common being Drowsiness, Dry Mouth. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Actifed Plus Suspension can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Actifed Plus Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. 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 Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Actifed Plus Suspension has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Actifed Plus Suspension related warnings section.
Actifed Plus Suspension is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Actifed Plus Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Actifed Plus Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Actifed Plus Suspension, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Actifed Plus Suspension 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actifed Plus Suspension is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Actifed Plus Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Actifed Plus without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Actifed Plus Suspension 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 Suspension on the Kidneys?
Actifed Plus does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Actifed Plus Suspension 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 Suspension on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Actifed Plus on the heart have been reported.
Actifed Plus Suspension 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 Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actifed Plus Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Actifed Plus Suspension is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Actifed Plus Suspension
You can take Actifed Plus Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actifed Plus Suspension
Taking alcohol with Actifed Plus Suspension can be dangerous.
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.
Yes, you can take Actifed Plus with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
As we know Actifed Plus is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Actifed Plus ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Actifed Plus poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.
Actifed Plus is not recommended for back pain. However, It can be taken along with a painkiller for the treatment of back pain.
Yes, you can use Actifed Plus in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Actifed Plus. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.
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