Actifed Plus contains acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine. Take this medication with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Drink extra fluids while you are taking acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine.
The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen could cause damage to your liver. One acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine tablet contains 500 mg of acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Triprolidine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion, sneezing, and pain or fever caused by allergies or the common cold.
Acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.