Actifed P Syrup

About Actifed P Syrup

Actifed P Syrup Uses

• Fever and body aches that come with a cold or flu.
• Blocked nose and sinus pressure from a cold.
• Runny nose and sneezing linked to allergy or cold.
• Headache and sore throat during flu.
• Mild pain along with nasal congestion.

Actifed P Syrup Benefits

• Brings down fever and eases aches in the same dose.
• Clears a stuffy nose so breathing and sleep improve.
• Reduces sneezing and runny nose without a second medicine.

What Experts Say

Actifed P Syrup combines paracetamol with a decongestant and an antihistamine. One syrup can therefore treat fever, pain and nasal symptoms of a cold or flu together. Doctors often prefer it when fever and congestion appear together, such as in the first days of flu.

Paracetamol lowers fever and relieves mild pain. Pseudoephedrine shrinks the swollen lining of the nose to ease congestion. Triprolidine blocks histamine, which reduces sneezing and a runny nose. It treats symptoms only and does not shorten the illness. Rest and plenty of fluids remain important during recovery.

Since the syrup already contains paracetamol, no other paracetamol product should be taken at the same time. It can raise blood pressure and cause drowsiness, so it should be used for a few days only unless a doctor advises more. People with liver disease, heart disease or high blood pressure should take medical advice first, and the dose should never be doubled.

Drug Class

• Analgesic and antipyretic with nasal decongestant and antihistamine combination.

Actifed P Syrup formula

• Paracetamol + Pseudoephedrine HCl + Triprolidine HCl

Available forms

• Syrup

How to use Actifed P Syrup?

• Adults and children over 12 years: 10 ml up to three times daily, or as prescribed by the doctor.
• Children 6 to 12 years: 5 ml up to three times daily, or as prescribed.
• Younger children: give Actifed P Syrup only when a doctor sets the dose by weight.
• Leave at least 4 to 6 hours between doses and stay within the daily paracetamol limit from all sources.

Drug Interactions

• MAO inhibitors: Using them together can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure, so a gap of 14 days after stopping an MAOI is needed.
• Other paracetamol products: Combining them can lead to an accidental paracetamol overdose.
• Sedatives and alcohol: These add to the drowsiness caused by triprolidine.
• Warfarin: Regular high dose paracetamol can increase the blood thinning effect, so monitoring may be needed.

Risks and warnings

• Liver safety: Too much paracetamol from this and other products can damage the liver, so total daily paracetamol must stay within limits.
• Blood pressure and heart: Pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure and heart rate, so heart disease and hypertension need medical advice first.
• Drowsiness: Triprolidine can cause sleepiness, so driving should be avoided until the effect is known.
• Alcohol and liver disease: Regular alcohol use or existing liver disease increases the risk of paracetamol related harm.
• Prostate and eye conditions: Caution is needed in enlarged prostate and glaucoma.

Actifed P Syrup Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Restlessness or nervousness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Fast heartbeat
• Nausea
• Skin rash (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place.
• Protect Actifed P Syrup from direct light and heat.
• Do not use after the expiry date or if the syrup looks cloudy.
• Keep out of reach of children.