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Actifed

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Noun1.ActifedActifed - trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies
antihistamine - a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site
nasal decongestant - a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections


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Acetaminophen is found in many formulas for popular over-the-counter remedies such as TheraFlu, Robitussin, Actifed, Benadryl, NyQuil, DayQuil, Dimetapp, Triaminic and others.
Prior to Hoffman-LaRoche, he worked at Burroughs Wellcome as Head of Regulatory Affairs (Consumer Products) where, during the course of his tenure, he was responsible for the design and execution of clinical trials as well as devising and executing a program for the OTC conversion of Actifed and devising regulatory strategies for the approval of AZT for AIDS.
Also popular are nonsedating antihistamines such as Seldane, Hismanal and Claritin, and sedating antihistamines that include Benadryl, Actifed and Tavist.
 
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