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Medicines dextromethorphan hydrobromide + pseudoephedrine hydrochloride + triprolidine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

dextromethorphan hydrobromide + pseudoephedrine hydrochloride + triprolidine hydrochloride · Medicine question

What is the shelf life of Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs diluted with unpreserved Syrup BP and stored at 25°C?

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Answer

Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry Coughs diluted 1:1 (1 in 2) or 1:3 (1 in 4) with unpreserved Syrup BP has a shelf life of 4 weeks when stored at 25°C.

Sources for this answer

Multi-Action ACTIFED Dry CoughsMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 20Document updated 2 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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