Actifed Linctus Dry Coughs Multi-Action

Adults and children over 12 years: Two 5ml spoonfuls every four to six hours. DO NOT take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. DO NOT give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.

This medicine may make you feel sleepy or dizzy, if affected please do not drive or operate machinery Avoid alcoholic drink. This medicine is NOT suitable for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please speak with your pharmacist for further information. Actifed Multi-Action Tablets is generally well tolerated but the following side effects tend to be the most common: Expected side effects: Headache Difficulty sleeping, nervousness, dizziness Difficulty performing tasks Drowsiness Blurred Vision Thickened mucus, dry mouth or nausea This list is not exhaustive and for less common side effects please refer to the patient information leaflet. This medicine should not be used by the following groups of patients without first seeking medical advice from your GP or our Pharmacist: If you have kidney or liver problems. If you have alcohol dependence If you have bronchitis, emphysema or asthma If you are susceptible to glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) If you have blocked arteries or veins (occlusive vascular disease). If you are being treated for a thyroid disorder (overactive thyroid) If you have prostate problems (difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often). If you are or have ever been addicted to opioids, alcohol, prescriptions medicines, or illegal drugs. n If you have previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking or sweating, when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs. Actifed Tablets are not suitable if you use any of the following medicines without first speaking with your GP or Pharmacist for medical advice: Hypnotics (sleeping tablets) Opioid Pain Killers, eg codeine Antipsychotics Sedatives – for management of anxiety Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Cardiac Glycosides, eg Digoxin Ergot Alkaloids Tricyclic Antidepressants, such as Amitriptyline Antifungals such as Terbinafine Atropine and other anticholinergic drugs If you have any questions about how this product may interact with your current medicines or conditions please contact us and one of our pharmacists will be more than happy to help.

Each 5ml spoonful contains Dextromethorphan 10mg, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30mg and Triprolidine hydrochloride 1.25mg. Each 5ml spoonful also contains Sucrose 2.8g and Alcohol 5%v/v, as well as other inactive ingredients. Full list available in the patient information leaflet.