ACTIDOGESIC DF Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 500 mg; 1 mg Tablet, 100-count
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This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.
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🩺 Clinical
Actidogesic DF is an over-the-counter oral tablet containing acetaminophen and dexbrompheniramine maleate. Acetaminophen is typically used to reduce pain and fever, while dexbrompheniramine maleate is an antihistamine commonly used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose. This combination product is marketed as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows established FDA guidelines for this category rather than undergoing individual product review.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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A modified starch derived from potato or corn starch. It absorbs water quickly and helps tablets or capsules break apart and dissolve in the stomach, acting as a disintegrant to ensure the medicine releases its active ingredients properly.
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Dologesic NF 500 mg/1; 1 mg 54859-0001-01 | Llorens | 100 tablets | $0.215 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dologesic DF 500 mg/1; 1 mg 54859-0010-01 | Llorens | 100 tablets | $0.215 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Actidogesic 1 mg/1; 500 mg 63102-0402-10 | ACTIPHARMA, | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Actidogesic Df 500 mg/1; 1 mgthis 63102-0403-10 | ACTIPHARMA, | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 63102-0403-10 You're viewing this | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (63102-403-10) | 2020-07-10 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses • For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with • headache • muscular aches • backaches • minor arthritis pain • common cold • toothaches • menstrual cramps • temporarily reduces fever • itchy and watery eyes due to hay fever.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • Do not exceed recommended dosage Adults and children 12 years of age and older Take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours as needed, do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor, do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age Do not use.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen . Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 8 caplets (4,000 mg) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash • Caution: May cause drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect.
Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product. Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Do not take this product if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, without first consulting your doctor.
Do not use • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription) this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and could cause serious health concerns. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen , ask a doctor or pharmacist • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in the product • for more than 10 days for pain, unless directed by a doctor. Do not take this product, unless directed by a doctor, if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, if you have glaucoma or difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
Ask a doctor before use • if you have liver disease • if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. Stop using this product and ask a doctor if • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • redness or swelling is present 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). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other Information • Tamper Evident. Do not use if inner seal is torn, broken, or missing • Store at controlled room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F) • Avoid excessive heat or humidity
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen , 500 mg Dexbrompheniramine Maleate, 1 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients: Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Pain reliever/Fever reducer Antihistamine