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Actifed, Allercon, Allerfrim, Allerfrin, Histafed
What is the most important information I should know about Actifed?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities sources of actifed. Actifed may cause dizziness or drowsiness sources of actifed. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities sources of actifed.
• Use alcohol cautiously sources of actifed. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Actifed sources of actifed.
• Do not take more of this medication than is recommended sources of actifed. If your symptomsdo not improve, or if they worsen, talk to your doctor sources of actifed.
What is triprolidine and pseudoephedrine?
• Triprolidine is an antihistamine sources of actifed. It prevents sneezing; itchy, wateryeyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever sources of actifed.
• Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant sources of actifed. It constricts (shrinks) blood vessels(veins and arteries) and allows nasal and respiratory (breathing) passages toopen up sources of actifed.
• Actifed is used to treat nasal congestion and sinusitis (inflammationof the sinuses) associated with allergies, hay fever, and the common cold sources of actifed.
• Actifed may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide sources of actifed.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Actifed?
• Do not take Actifed if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)in the last 14 days sources of actifed. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to seriousside effects sources of actifed.
• Before taking this medication, talk your doctor if you have
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· diabetes;
· glaucoma;
· heart disease or high blood pressure;
· thyroid disease;
· emphysema or chronic bronchitis; or
· difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate sources of actifed.
• You may not be able to take Actifed, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove sources of actifed.
• Actifed is in the FDA pregnancy category B sources of actifed. This means that it is notexpected to be harmful to an unborn baby sources of actifed. Do not take this medication withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant sources of actifed.
• This medication passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby sources of actifed. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you arebreast-feeding a baby sources of actifed.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Actifed sources of actifed. You may require a lower dose of this medication sources of actifed.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before treating a child with this medication sources of actifed. Children are more susceptible than adults to the effects of medicines and mayhave unusual reactions sources of actifed. Read the package label for directions about use by children sources of actifed. Do not give this medication to children if it is not recommended sources of actifed.
How should I take triprolidine and pseudoephedrine?
• Take Actifed exactly as directed sources of actifed. If you do not understand these directions,ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you sources of actifed.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water sources of actifed.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the long-acting or sustained-release formsof this medication sources of actifed. Swallow them whole sources of actifed. If you are unsure of the formulationof the medicine, ask your pharmacist sources of actifed.
• If you cannot swallow the tablets or capsules, look for a liquid formof the medication sources of actifed.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid forms of triprolidineand pseudoephedrine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regulartable spoon sources of actifed. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacistwhere you can get one sources of actifed.
• Do not take more of this medication than is recommended sources of actifed. Take a maximumof one tablet every 12 hours sources of actifed. An overdose of this medication can be dangerous
• Do not take Actifed for longer than 7 days in a row sources of actifed. If your symptomsdo not improve, if they get worse, or if you have a fever, talk to your doctor sources of actifed.
• Store Actifed at room temperature away from moisture and heat sources of actifed.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember sources of actifed. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose sources of actifed. Do not take a double dose of this medication sources of actifed.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention sources of actifed.
• Symptoms of a Actifed overdose include a dry mouth, large pupils, flushing,nausea, and vomiting sources of actifed.
What should I avoid while taking triprolidine and pseudoephedrine?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities sources of actifed. Actifed may cause dizziness or drowsiness sources of actifed. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities sources of actifed.
• Use alcohol cautiously sources of actifed. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Actifed sources of actifed.
• Actifed may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants sources of actifed. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Actifed is taken with any of these medications sources of actifed.
What are the possible side effects of triprolidine and pseudoephedrine?
• Serious side effects are unlikely to occur sources of actifed. Stop taking triprolidineand pseudoephedrine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience anallergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling ofthe lips, tongue, or face; or hives) sources of actifed.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur sources of actifed. Continueto take Actifed and talk to your doctor or try another similar medication ifyou experience
· dryness of the eyes, nose, or mouth;
· drowsiness or dizziness;
· blurred vision;
· difficulty urinating; or
· excitation in children sources of actifed.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur sources of actifed. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome sources of actifed.
What other drugs will affect triprolidine and pseudoephedrine?
• Do not take Actifed if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)in the last 14 days sources of actifed. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to seriousside effects sources of actifed.
• Actifed may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants sources of actifed. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Actifed is taken with any of these medications sources of actifed.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with triprolidineand pseudoephedrine sources of actifed. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products sources of actifed.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about triprolidine and pseudoephedrinewritten for health professionals that you may read sources of actifed.
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