Wal-Act
Generic name: pseudoephedrine and triprolidine [ soo-doe-e-FED-rin-and-try-PROE-li-deen- ]
Brand names: Aphedrid, A-Phedrin, Aprodine, Histafed, Vi-Sudo, Wal-Act
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is Wal-Act?
Wal-Act is a combination antihistamine and decongestant medicine that is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.
Wal-Act may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of Wal-Act may cause death in very young children.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to pseudoephedrine or triprolidine.
Do not use Wal-Act if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
asthma or other breathing disorder such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
high blood pressure, heart disease;
diabetes; or
a thyroid disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take Wal-Act?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.
Measure liquid medicine with the supplied syringe or a dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in ve...
