Label: ACTIFED- phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated August 1, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Phenylephrine HCl 5mg

  • Purpose

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves • nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies • sinus congestion and pressure

  • Warnings

    Do not use • If you are now taking a prescription monoamineoxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

    When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

    Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    Stop use and ask a doctor if • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

    do not use more than directed

    Adults & Children:
     (12 years & older)
     Take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours.
     Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.
    Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor

  • Other Information

    • store at room temperature 59°-86° F (15°-30° C).
    • tamper evident sealed packets.
    • do not use any opened or torn packets

  • Inactive ingredients

    croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Quick Nasal Decongestant Relief!
    Non-Drowsy/Sugar Free

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  • Packaging

    ACTIFED-119

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACTIFED 
    phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:27854-119
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code 271
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:27854-119-0150 in 1 BOX08/01/2023
    11 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34108/01/2023
    Labeler - Belmora LLC (112753244)