Indications
Treats runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes caused by hay fever or the common cold. This medicine is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant.
Brand Names
Actifed
Triacin
Aprodine
Altafed
Silafed
Allerfrim
Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine
Zymine-D
Trisudrine
Vi-Sudo
Triphed
Pseudocot-T
Sudafed Sinus Nighttime
Quality Choice Cold &
Allergy
Genac
When You Should Not Take The Medication
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to pseudoephedrine or triprolidine. You should not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate® within the past 14 days.
How To Store And Dispose Of This Medicine
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not refrigerate or freeze the liquid form of this medicine.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Trouble sleeping.Feelings of restlessness or excitement (especially in children).
Loss of appetite.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
