ACTIFED 25MG/2.5MG TAB

Overview

ACTIFED 25MG/2.5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ACTIFED 25MG/2.5MG TAB is composed of: PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (25.0 MG), TRIPROLIDINE (2.5 MG)

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Triprolidine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose,hives, skin rash and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Usage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

TRIPROLIDINE is generally used to treat: Skin Rash, Hives, Common Cold
TRIPROLIDINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for ACTIFED 25MG/2.5MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, sugar, difficulty in urinating, thyroid or heart disease, intestinal blockage, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not take appetite control medicines while taking this medication.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, urinary retention, enlargement of prostate, pyloric obstruction (disorder), epilepsy, children less than 6 years, elderly, during pregnancy. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of triprolidine.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness
TRIPROLIDINE : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Constipation, Eyes Blurred Vision, Loss Of Coordination, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

TRIPROLIDINE : Mood Swings, Hallucinations, Nervousness, Restless Or Irritability, Ringing In Ears, Difficulty Urinating, Easy Bruising, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Rare Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching
TRIPROLIDINE : Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

TRIPROLIDINE can interfere with: Intestinal Obstruction, Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hyperthyroidism, Hypotension, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
TRIPROLIDINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ACTIFED 25MG/2.5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ACTIFED 25MG/2.5MG TAB

INR 6.5 for 10 TABLETS

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 25.0 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 2.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACTIFED PLUS TAB	INR 9.44 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 2.5 MG
DENITUSS D SYP	INR 38.05 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , TRIPROLIDINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
FASTORIK TAB	INR 17.7 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 2.5 MG
ISOFED SYP	INR 19.28 for 50 ML SYRUP	TRIPROLIDINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
ISOFED TAB	INR 8.98 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 2.5 MG
MEGATUSS D SYP	INR 20.37 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , TRIPROLIDINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
NOCOLD PLUS 500MG/60MG/2.5MG TAB	INR 12.65 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 2.5 MG
NOCOLD PLUS CAPLET	INR 11.97 for 10 CAPLETS	PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , TRIPROLIDINE
ORIPECT CC SYP	INR 32.15 for 50 ML SYRUP	TRIPROLIDINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
ORIPECT CC TAB	INR 15 for 10 TABLETS	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , TRIPROLIDINE
RATIFED TAB	INR 48.08 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 500.0 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 2.5 MG
RECOFAST PLUS 500MG/60MG/2.5MG TAB	INR 40.52 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 2.5 MG
RECOFAST PLUS TABS TAB	INR 40.52 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 2.5 MG