Meaning & use

Actifed

proper noun·Advanced

A brand name for an over-the-counter medication used to relieve nasal congestion and allergy symptoms.

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He took Actifed to relieve his stuffy nose during the flu.

The pharmacist recommended Actifed for her seasonal allergy congestion this spring.

A note on using this word

Actifed is a trademarked product name, so it is always capitalized, unlike generic terms such as 'decongestant.'

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