MULTI-ACTION ACTIFED DRY COUGHS
Active substance: TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs
pseudoephedrine, triprolidine, dextromethorphan This medicine is used to help relieve symptoms of cold and flu including irritating dry cough and related congestion symptoms. This medicine is for use by adults and children aged 12 years and over. Do not use this medicine: There are some people who should not use this medicine. To find out if you are one of them See Section 2 c If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. For the list of ingredients See Section 6 c Speak to your doctor: If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in Section 2. See Section 2 c If you are taking any other medicines. See Section 2 c Follow the dosage instructions carefully. These are shown in the table. See Section 3 c Now read this whole leaflet carefully before you use this medicine. Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.
2 Before taking this medicine
This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medicine
If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. If you have very high blood pressure or severe heart disease. If you are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). If you are taking furazolidone (an antibacterial agent). If you have had a cough for a few weeks, or a cough which brings up any blood or a lot of mucus that may be caused by asthma or other serious breathing difficulties. If you are taking any other cough and cold medicine. For children under 12 years old. If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using MultiAction Actifed Dry Coughs.
Antihypertensives (drugs used to treat high blood pressure such as guanethidine, methyldopa, alpha and beta blockers, debrisoquine, bretylium and betanidine). If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. If any of these bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Special warnings about this medicine
This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink.
Some of the ingredients can cause problems
Each 5 ml of this medicine contains 2.8 g of sucrose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine contains 5% v/v ethanol (alcohol), which is up to 190 mg per 5 ml, equal to 5 ml beer or 2 ml wine per 5 ml. This can be harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. The ethanol content should be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease and epilepsy. Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions such as skin rash; this may happen after a few days. The colouring in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
If you suffer from liver or kidney problems. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease. If you have diabetes or have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars. If you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). If you have an overactive thyroid gland. If you have prostate problems (difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often). If you are taking alcohol. If you are taking any other medicines, including: Sedatives (drugs used to treat anxiety and tension). Tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat mood disorders). Sympathomimetic drugs (stimulants or appetite suppressants and drugs used to treat congestion and asthma).
1 What the medicine is for
Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs is a medicine which is used to help relieve dry coughs and related congestion symptoms. The liquid contains triprolidine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps stop sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride which is a decongestant that unblocks stuffy noses and dextromethorphan hydrobromide which is an antitussive to help stop coughing. The medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.
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3 How to take this medicine
Check the table below to see how much medicine to take.
For oral use only. Always shake the bottle thoroughly before use. Do not take more than the stated dose shown in the table. Do not overfill the spoon. There is a double-ended spoon in the pack.
4 Possible side-effects
Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs can have sideeffects, like all medicines, although these dont affect everyone and are usually mild.
6 Further Information
Whats in this medicine?
The active ingredients in 5 ml of Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs are: Triprolidine hydrochloride 1.25 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg. Other ingredients are: Sorbitol, sucrose, sodium benzoate (E211), methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), ponceau 4R (E124), alcohol, blackberry flavour, levomenthol, vanillin and purified water.
If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor:
A few people have had hallucinations, but this is rare. Occasionally people get skin rashes that are sometimes itchy. A few people may find their heartbeat increased. A few men, especially those with prostate problems, may have trouble passing water. Nausea, vomiting and upset stomach.
Children under 12 years old
Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years old.
What the medicine looks like
Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs is a clear red liquid available in 100 ml bottles. The Product Licence holder: McNeil Products Ltd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3UG, UK. The Manufacturer: Famar Orlans, 5 avenue de Concyr, 45071 Orleans, Cedex 2, France This leaflet was revised January 2010. Actifed is a registered trade mark.
Adults and Children aged 12 years and over
Age Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Dosage Take two large 5 ml spoonfuls every 4 - 6 hours, up to 4 times a day.
Other effects which may occur include:
Restlessness, having trouble getting to sleep or bad dreams. Drowsiness. Dry mouth, nose or throat. If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. If symptoms persist talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If anyone has too much
If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you.
5 Storing this medicine
Do not store this product above 25C. Keep the bottle in the outer carton and away from light. Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use after the end of the month shown as an expiry date on the packaging. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
If you forget to take the medicine
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed provided that the last dose was taken at least 4 hours ago. Do not take a double dose.
F307766 10/0032
pseudoephedrine, triprolidine, dextromethorphan This medicine is used to help relieve symptoms of cold and flu including irritating dry cough and related congestion symptoms. This medicine is for use by adults and children aged 12 years and over. Do not use this medicine: There are some people who should not use this medicine. To find out if you are one of them See Section 2 c If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. For the list of ingredients See Section 6 c Speak to your doctor: If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in Section 2. See Section 2 c If you are taking any other medicines. See Section 2 c Follow the dosage instructions carefully. These are shown in the table. See Section 3 c Now read this whole leaflet carefully before you use this medicine. Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.
2 Before taking this medicine
This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medicine
If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. If you have very high blood pressure or severe heart disease. If you are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). If you are taking furazolidone (an antibacterial agent). If you have had a cough for a few weeks, or a cough which brings up any blood or a lot of mucus that may be caused by asthma or other serious breathing difficulties. If you are taking any other cough and cold medicine. For children under 12 years old. If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using MultiAction Actifed Dry Coughs.
Antihypertensives (drugs used to treat high blood pressure such as guanethidine, methyldopa, alpha and beta blockers, debrisoquine, bretylium and betanidine). If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. If any of these bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Special warnings about this medicine
This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink.
Some of the ingredients can cause problems
Each 5 ml of this medicine contains 2.8 g of sucrose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine contains 5% v/v ethanol (alcohol), which is up to 190 mg per 5 ml, equal to 5 ml beer or 2 ml wine per 5 ml. This can be harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. The ethanol content should be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease and epilepsy. Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions such as skin rash; this may happen after a few days. The colouring in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
If you suffer from liver or kidney problems. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease. If you have diabetes or have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars. If you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). If you have an overactive thyroid gland. If you have prostate problems (difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often). If you are taking alcohol. If you are taking any other medicines, including: Sedatives (drugs used to treat anxiety and tension). Tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat mood disorders). Sympathomimetic drugs (stimulants or appetite suppressants and drugs used to treat congestion and asthma).
1 What the medicine is for
Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs is a medicine which is used to help relieve dry coughs and related congestion symptoms. The liquid contains triprolidine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps stop sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride which is a decongestant that unblocks stuffy noses and dextromethorphan hydrobromide which is an antitussive to help stop coughing. The medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.
turn over c
3 How to take this medicine
Check the table below to see how much medicine to take.
For oral use only. Always shake the bottle thoroughly before use. Do not take more than the stated dose shown in the table. Do not overfill the spoon. There is a double-ended spoon in the pack.
4 Possible side-effects
Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs can have sideeffects, like all medicines, although these dont affect everyone and are usually mild.
6 Further Information
Whats in this medicine?
The active ingredients in 5 ml of Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs are: Triprolidine hydrochloride 1.25 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg. Other ingredients are: Sorbitol, sucrose, sodium benzoate (E211), methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), ponceau 4R (E124), alcohol, blackberry flavour, levomenthol, vanillin and purified water.
If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor:
A few people have had hallucinations, but this is rare. Occasionally people get skin rashes that are sometimes itchy. A few people may find their heartbeat increased. A few men, especially those with prostate problems, may have trouble passing water. Nausea, vomiting and upset stomach.
Children under 12 years old
Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years old.
What the medicine looks like
Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs is a clear red liquid available in 100 ml bottles. The Product Licence holder: McNeil Products Ltd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3UG, UK. The Manufacturer: Famar Orlans, 5 avenue de Concyr, 45071 Orleans, Cedex 2, France This leaflet was revised January 2010. Actifed is a registered trade mark.
Adults and Children aged 12 years and over
Age Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Dosage Take two large 5 ml spoonfuls every 4 - 6 hours, up to 4 times a day.
Other effects which may occur include:
Restlessness, having trouble getting to sleep or bad dreams. Drowsiness. Dry mouth, nose or throat. If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. If symptoms persist talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If anyone has too much
If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you.
5 Storing this medicine
Do not store this product above 25C. Keep the bottle in the outer carton and away from light. Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use after the end of the month shown as an expiry date on the packaging. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
If you forget to take the medicine
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed provided that the last dose was taken at least 4 hours ago. Do not take a double dose.
F307766 10/0032
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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