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.

Driving and using Machinery

This medicine may make you feel sleepy or dizzy, if affected please do not drive or operate machinery

Avoid alcoholic drink.

Can I use Actifed Dry Cough Syrup if I am Pregnant or Breastfeeding? ?

This medicine is NOT suitable for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please speak with your pharmacist or GP for further information.

What side effects could I expect

Actifed Multi-Action Tablets is generally well tolerated but the following side effects tend to be the most common:

• 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.

Who should not use Actifed tablets

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.

How do I know if I am addicted to Actifed Dry Cough Liquid?

If you take the medicine according to the instructions on the pack it is unlikely that you will become addicted to the medicine. However, if the following apply to you it is important that you talk to your doctor:

• You need to take the medicine for longer periods.
• You need to take more than the recommended dose.
• When you stop taking the medicine you feel very unwell but you feel better if you start taking the medicine again

Always read the patient information leaflet before using this medicine.