Actifed Dm Syrup 100 ml

Actifed Dm Syrup is used in the treatment of cough and Allergies. The detailed uses of Actifed Dm Syrup are as follows:

• Cough Suppression:Actifed Dm Syrup helps to reduce persistent coughing by acting on the brain’s cough centre.
• Allergy Relief:Actifed Dm Syrup provides allergy relief from symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes.
• Cold and Flu Symptom Management:Actifed Dm Syrup is used to ease discomfort caused by seasonal allergies, colds, and flu.

Actifed Dm Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely Dextromethorphan and Triprolidine. Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, which decreases the urge to cough. Triprolidine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions and provides relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stuffiness.

• Actifed Dm Syrup can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Measure the prescribed dose using a measuring cup and administer it orally.
• Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly. Shake well before use.

• Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to relieve cough. Instead, replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you cough and loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Actifed Dm Syrup or any other medicines, if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning pregnancy. Actifed Dm Syrup should be used with caution in children. Avoid using Actifed Dm Syrup if you have taken medicines for Parkinson’s disease or depression, such as phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, and tranylcypromine for the past 14 days. You are advised to avoid or limit caffeine intake with Actifed Dm Syrup as it may increase the adverse effects. If you have asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), cough with excessive mucus, or cough caused by smoking inform your doctor before taking Actifed Dm Syrup . Caution is advised when drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit as it can lead to excessive accumulation of the drug with both increased and prolonged effects.