Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs liquid

Χώρα: Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο

Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά

Πηγή: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Δραστική ουσία:

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; Triprolidine hydrochloride; Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Διαθέσιμο από:

McNeil Products Ltd

Φαρμακολογική κατηγορία (ATC):

R05FB01

INN (Διεθνής Όνομα):

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; Triprolidine hydrochloride; Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Δοσολογία:

6mg/1ml ; 250microgram/1ml ; 2mg/1ml

Φαρμακοτεχνική μορφή:

Oral solution

Οδός χορήγησης:

Oral

Kατηγορία:

No Controlled Drug Status

Τρόπος διάθεσης:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Περίληψη προϊόντος:

BNF: 03090200; GTIN: 5010123708672

Φύλλο οδηγιών χρήσης

MULTI-ACTION ACTIFED
®
DRY COUGHS
_pseudoephedrine, triprolidine, _
_dextromethorphan_
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This medicine is used to help relieve symptoms of
cold and flu including irritating dry cough and related
congestion symptoms.
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This medicine is for use by adults and children aged 12
years and over.
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DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE:
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There are some people who should not use this
medicine. _To find out if you are one of them See Section _
_2_
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If you have ever had a BAD REACTION to any of the
ingredients. _For the list of ingredients_ _See Section 6_
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SPEAK TO YOUR DOCTOR:
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If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in
Section 2. _See Section 2_
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If you are taking any OTHER MEDICINES. _See Section 2_
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FOLLOW THE DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. These
are shown in the table. _See Section 3_
NOW READ THIS WHOLE LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU
USE THIS MEDICINE. Keep the leaflet: you might need
it again.
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.
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…
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If you have ever had a BAD REACTION to any of
the ingredients.
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If you have VERY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE or
SEVERE HEART DISEASE.
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If you are taking, or have taken in the last two
weeks, DRUGS FOR DEPRESSION known as
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
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If you are taking FURAZOLIDONE (an
antibacterial agent).
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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 ASTH

Αρχείο Π.Χ.Π.

OBJECT 1
MULTI-ACTION ACTIFED DRY COUGHS
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 20-Dec-2016 | McNeil
Products Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs contains 1.25 mg triprolidine
hydrochloride, 30 mg
pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and 10 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide
in each 5 ml.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Liquid
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs is indicated for the symptomatic
relief of upper respiratory tract
disorders which are benefited by the combination of a nasal
decongestant, a histamine H
1
-receptor
antagonist, and an antitussive.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
ADULTS AND CHILDREN AGED 12 YEARS AND OVER:
Oral. 10 ml every 4 -6 hours up to four times a day
CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS:
Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs is contraindicated in children under
the age of 12 years (see section
4.3)
THE ELDERLY:
There have been no specific studies of Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs
in the elderly. Experience
has indicated that normal adult dosage is appropriate.
HEPATIC DYSFUNCTION:
Caution should be exercised when administering Multi-Action ACTIFED
Dry Coughs to patients with
severe hepatic impairment.
RENAL DYSFUNCTION:
Caution should be exercised when administering Multi-Action ACTIFED
Dry Coughs to patients with
moderate to severe renal impairment.
Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs may be diluted 1:1 (1 in 2) or 1:3 (1
in 4) with unpreserved Syrup
BP. These dilutions have a shelf life of 4 weeks if stored at 25°C.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
4.3 Contraindications
Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs is contraindicated in individuals who
have previously exhibited
intolerance to it or to any of its constituents.
Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs is contraindicated in patients with
severe hypertension or severe
coronary artery disease.
Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs is contraindicated in individuals who
are t