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Silafed Ingredients:
Triprolidine and
Pseudoephedrine
Representative Names:
Actagen,
Actamine,
Actifed,
Allercon,
Allerfrim,
Allerphed,
Aprodine,
Atradine,
Cenafed Plus,
Genac,
Silafed,
Triac,
Triafed,
Triofed,
Triposed,
Triptifed
Generic Available ? A generic alternative may be available.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. |
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Who is Silafed for ?
The combination of pseudoephedrine (a
decongestant) and triprolidine (an antihistamine) relieves itchy,
watery eyes; sneezing; and runny or stuffy nose caused by hay fever,
allergies, and the common cold. Silafed is sometimes
prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more
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When should I be careful
taking Silafed ?
Before taking Silafed,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you
are allergic to pseudoephedrine, triprolidine, or any other
drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what
prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking,
especially medications for asthma, high blood pressure, or
seizures; muscle relaxants; narcotics (pain medications);
sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins. Do not
take this drug if you have taken an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil)
or tranylcypromine (Parnate)] in the last 2 weeks.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever
had heart disease, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating (due
to an enlarged prostate gland), glaucoma, asthma, an overactive
thyroid gland, ulcers, seizures, or diabetes.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant,
plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become
pregnant while taking Silafed, call
your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including
dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking
Silafed.
- you should know that this drug may make
you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you
know how this drug affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the
drowsiness caused by this drug.
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Silafed Side Effects
Although side effects from Silafed are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any
of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dry mouth, nose, and throat
- upset stomach
- difficulty sleeping
- chest congestion
- headache
- diarrhea
- drowsiness
If you experience any of the following symptoms,
call your doctor immediately:
- muscle weakness
- vision problems
- skin rash
- excitement
- difficulty breathing
- fast heartbeat
- tremors
- difficult or painful urination
- hallucinations
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