| Actifed is an over-the-counter medicine that | | | | Actifed is not safe. Any sedative, or |
| works to relieve symptoms from allergies and | | | | hypnotics can react adversely with this |
| colds in two ways. The antihistamine | | | | medication as well. People suffering from |
| properties work to block the body's | | | | hypertension or severe coronary artery |
| production of the biochemical, histamine, | | | | disease are also advised against this |
| which is triggered from allergic reactions to | | | | medication. Smaller doses should be used for |
| dust, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, trees | | | | those who are suffering from prostrate |
| and grasses. | | | | difficulties. |
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| Actifed also contains a decongestant which | | | | For nursing mothers, the pseudoephedrine and |
| works by constricting the blood vessels, | | | | triprolidine ingredients can harm the baby |
| while opening up the respiratory and nasal | | | | because they can be excreted into breast |
| functions. This twofold property of Actifed | | | | milk. However, the FDA gives Actifed a |
| allows for most aspects of the common cold | | | | category B rating which means that it is not |
| and allergy to be controlled for several | | | | thought to be harmful to pregnant women. Like |
| hours at a time. The active ingredients in | | | | most over-the-counter medications for allergy |
| this drug go by the pharmaceutical names, | | | | and cold relief, Actifed may cause |
| triprolidine hydrochloride (antihistamine) | | | | drowsiness. |
| and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride | | | | |
| (decongestant). | | | | On the contrary, it may cause nervousness or |
| | | | excitability in children. As with most |
| Some of the symptoms which can be relieved by | | | | medications, Actifed also urges anyone who |
| Actifed include runny nose, sneezing, cough, | | | | has a doubt about the medication's |
| nasal drip, sinus pressure and watery eyes. | | | | compatibility with another drug they are |
| This medication is safe for ages as young as | | | | taking, or about a physical condition they |
| 6-years old as long as they have half of the | | | | have, should immediately consult with their |
| 1 tablet dosage. For children under 6, a | | | | doctor before using. |
| doctor's recommendation is urged by the | | | | |
| manufacturer. Each dose of Actifed Cold and | | | | The white pills are a biconvex shape and |
| Allergy will work from 4 to 6 hours. The | | | | include the writing, "Actifed M2A" on the |
| makers claim that Actifed works very rapidly | | | | scored side. The bottle comes with 100 |
| to relieve all symptoms of colds and | | | | tablets. There are also boxes of the medicine |
| allergies. | | | | which come with 12 or 24 in each. The company |
| | | | Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare created |
| For those who are taking MAOI inhibitors, or | | | | Actifed, however, Pfizer markets the brand |
| who have taken them in the past 14 days, | | | | now. |