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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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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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.
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.
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.
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