Actifed and Gaviscon drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Actifed (pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; triprolidine hydrochloride) and Gaviscon (aluminum hydroxide; magnesium trisilicate). Common drug interactions include decreased interest among females and deformity among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Actifed and Gaviscon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Actifed?

Actifed has active ingredients of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; triprolidine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 1,091 Actifed users. Check the latest studies of Actifed.

What is Gaviscon?

Gaviscon has active ingredients of aluminum hydroxide; magnesium trisilicate. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 12,355 Gaviscon users. Check the latest studies of Gaviscon.

On Jul, 13, 2026

20 people who take Actifed and Gaviscon together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Actifed and Gaviscon, by gender? *:

female:

Decreased interest
Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
Deformity (disfigurement)
Emotional distress
General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
Gingival erythema (redness of gums)
Gingival swelling (gums swelling)
Gingival ulceration (ulcer on gums)
Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)

male:

Deformity (disfigurement)
Depression
Haemothorax (collection of blood in the pleural space (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest))
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Injury
Overdose
Pain
Staphylococcal infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria)
Suicide attempt
Abscess jaw (tooth abscess or root abscess)

What are the common drug interactions of Actifed and Gaviscon, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the arteries of lungs)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis)
Anxiety
Emotional distress
General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
Gingival erythema (redness of gums)
Gingival swelling (gums swelling)
Gingival ulceration (ulcer on gums)
Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypophagia (reduced food intake)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 15 people, 75.00%
Breast Cancer: 15 people, 75.00%
Pain: 3 people, 15.00%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 3 people, 15.00%
Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 2 people, 10.00%
Allergic Rhinitis: 2 people, 10.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 5.00%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 5.00%
Blood Iron Increased: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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