Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet
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Introduction of Actifed Tablet
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet1 and Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet2 that relieve symptoms of cold and allergy.
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet1 and Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet2 that relieve symptoms of cold and allergy.
Uses of Actifed Tablet
Benefits of Actifed Tablet
In Common cold
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Side effects of Actifed Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Actifed
- Nausea
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Paradoxical reactions
- Psychomotor impairment
- Blurred vision
- Increased bronchial secretions
- Dryness in mouth
- Gastrointestinal disorder
- Vomiting
- Urinary retention
How to use Actifed Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
CAUTION
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Actifed Tablet
- Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet
Once A Day
65%
Twice A Day
29%
Thrice A Day
6%
Please rate Actifed 25 mg/2.5 mg Tablet on price
Not Expensive
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Country of origin: India
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