Actifed DM Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling (in eyes, nose, throat), and congestion in the nose.
Actifed DM Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, stomach pain, constipation, dryness in mouth, skin rash, itching, and blurred vision. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children as an overdose of this medicine can be dangerous. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Actifed DM Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Actifed DM Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Actifed DM Syrup
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 DM
Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Skin rash
Itching
Blurred vision
How to use Actifed DM Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Actifed DM Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Actifed DM Syrup works
Actifed DM Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Triprolidine and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, which relieves dry cough. Triprolidine is an antiallergic which helps reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Actifed DM Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actifed DM Syrup 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 DM Syrup 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 DM Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Actifed DM Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Actifed DM Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Actifed DM Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Actifed DM Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Actifed DM Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Actifed DM Syrup as it can cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.
I am having chronic dry cough since last 3 days. It aggravates during the night leading to a disturbed sleep. I have been using betadine gargle for 2 days but no improvement.
She is in dry cough so please what I do for which syrup u write
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dry cough are due to many reason. Unless examine chest with stethoscope proper medicine can not be prescribedthere are different medicine for different type of dry cough
Hello, dry and seasonal cough is generally treated with home remedies or cough lozenges. If the cough is persistent, it needs evaluation for chest signs.
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References
DailyMed. Triprolidine+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
