About this item

Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs is a medicine that is intended to relieve the effects of a dry cough. This liquid contains three active ingredients that help to treat the symptoms of a dry cough.

These ingredients are:

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Triprolidine hydrochloride
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that helps to stop a cough from occurring. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that helps to relieve the effects of a blocked nose by thinning the blood vessels that have become swollen due to an infection. Triprolidine is an antihistamine that treats several symptoms, including sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes.

What causes a dry cough?
A dry cough can be caused by several different conditions. The most common causes are a cold, the flu, and allergies. A dry begins as a result of irritation in the throat because of germs that have entered the body. It is often the case that these germs spread, causing other symptoms. Of course, germs can enter the body elsewhere, such as the nose or mouth and then move down into the throat. A dry cough can also be caused by smoking and heartburn/acid reflux.

Side Effects may include:

Hallucinations, though it is very rare
Itchy skin rashes
An increased heartbeat
Men with prostate issues may find it more difficult to pass water
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Drowsiness