Actifed multi action chesty coughs provides you with symptomatic relief from upper respiratory tract disorders that are caused by a chesty cough it is not recommended for use for children below 12 years active ingredients used guaifenesin helps loosen mucus and phlegm from the lungs making it easier to cough up pseudoephedrine works as a decongestant to reduce nasal and sinus congestion and clear away catarrh triprolidine acts as an antihistamine to stop sneezing runny nose and watery e