Written byDr. Adeline Carol PetersBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
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Overview
Acticol Dm Syrup contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Triprolidine Hydrochloride and is available as a syrup. It is classified as a prescription medicine and may only be obtained with a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Only product, safety and handling information is published here. Anything beyond that is explained to you directly by your doctor or pharmacist as part of your consultation.
DoctorOnCall is a licensed online pharmacy. Orders for Acticol Dm Syrup are processed only after a doctor has assessed your suitability and issued a prescription, and every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is sent out.
Directions for Use
Measure Acticol Dm Syrup using the measuring cup or oral syringe provided rather than a household spoon, to ensure an accurate dose. It may be taken with or without food. This syrup is intended for a dry cough without phlegm; if your cough produces phlegm or persists beyond a few days, or is accompanied by fever, consult your doctor.
Dosage
The dose of Acticol Dm Syrup is individualised by your doctor or pharmacist, generally based on age, and should follow the directions on the product label or as prescribed. Do not exceed the recommended dose and avoid taking other cough, cold, flu, or allergy products at the same time, as many contain the same or similar active ingredients.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
Drowsiness or dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Mild confusion (especially at high doses)
Dry mouth
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine, triprolidine, or any ingredient in this product
Use of, or use within the past 14 days of, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants
Severe high blood pressure or severe coronary artery disease
A cough associated with excessive phlegm/mucus, asthma, or chronic bronchitis
Narrow-angle glaucoma
Drug / Food Interactions
MAOIs may cause serotonin syndrome with dextromethorphan or a hypertensive crisis with pseudoephedrine
Other sedating medicines, sleep aids, or alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this syrup
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with dextromethorphan
Other decongestant, cough, or cold products may lead to duplicated active ingredients and an increased risk of side effects
Quick Tips
Do not use this syrup for a cough with a lot of phlegm, as suppressing the cough reflex can hinder clearing mucus from the airway
Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this syrup affects you
See your doctor if your cough lasts more than a week, keeps returning, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache
Do not take other cough, cold, or allergy products at the same time unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.
Breastfeeding
Limited Data
Limited data on excretion in breast milk. Consult a doctor before use.
Kidney
Generally Safe
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Liver
No Data
No adequate data available. Consult a doctor before use.
Alcohol
Not Advisable
It is not advisable to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Driving
Not Advisable
It is not advisable to drive if you experience side effects from this medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Acticol Dm Syrup is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
Acticol Dm Syrup is supplied as a syrup and contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Triprolidine Hydrochloride. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
Follow your doctor’s instructions and the directions on the dispensing label without changing them. If anything on the label is unclear, check with your pharmacist before taking the first dose, and read the Directions for Use section on this page.
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
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Important Medical Information
💊 Recommended Dosage:
The dose of Acticol Dm Syrup is individualised by your doctor or pharmacist, generally based on age, and should follow the directions on the product label or as prescribed. Do not exceed the recommended dose and avoid taking other cough, cold, flu, or allergy products at the same time, as many contain the same or similar active ingredients.
🛑 Contraindications (Do not use if):
Known hypersensitivity to dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine, triprolidine, or any ingredient in this product
Use of, or use within the past 14 days of, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants
Severe high blood pressure or severe coronary artery disease
A cough associated with excessive phlegm/mucus, asthma, or chronic bronchitis
Narrow-angle glaucoma
If you are unsure, please chat with us or consult your doctor.
⚠️ Common Side Effects:
Drowsiness or dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Mild confusion (especially at high doses)
Dry mouth
Stop taking this medication immediately and consult your doctor if you experience severe allergic reactions or side effects.
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