Actifed Warnings and Precautions

Before taking Actifed, you should be familiar with certain warnings and precautions. Actifed, for example, may not be safe for people with certain health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, or glaucoma. Also, there are several potentially serious drug interactions, so make sure your healthcare provider is aware of any other medications (including vitamins and herbal supplements) you are taking before using Actifed.

Actifed Medication Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Actifed?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking

Actifed^®Cold & Allergy (chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride) if you have:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Asthma
An enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH)
Difficulty passing urine
Diabetes
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Heart disease
Glaucoma
An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Actifed Warnings and Precautions Continued: Page 2)