No interactions were found between Benadryl and Sudafed Congestion. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can Sudafed and Benadryl be taken at the same time?
No interactions were found between Benadryl and Sudafed 12-Hour. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take Sudafed and antihistamine together?
If your nose and sinuses are stuffed up, a decongestant may help. You can use it alone or combine it with an antihistamine. Remember, though, it can increase your heart rate and may cause anxiety or make it hard to fall asleep. If you have a runny nose or sneezing, try an antihistamine.
Can a child take Benadryl and Sudafed together?
No interactions were found between Benadryl Children’s Allergy and Sudafed PE Children’s Nasal Decongestant. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What should you not mix with Sudafed?
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)? Avoid taking this medication if you also take diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.
Is Benadryl or Sudafed better for sinus congestion?
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Clears your sinuses. Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) relieves stuffy nose, but it could keep you up at night.
Can you take a nasal decongestant with Benadryl?
No interactions were found between Benadryl and Nasal Decongestant PE. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Should I use a decongestant or antihistamine?
If you have nasal or sinus congestion, then a decongestant can be helpful. If you have drainage — either a runny nose or postnasal drip or itchy, watery eyes — then an antihistamine may be helpful. Over-the-counter antihistamines often make people drowsy; decongestants can make people hyper or keep them awake.
Is Benadryl and Sudafed the same thing?
Benadryl and Sudafed belong to different drug classes. Benadryl is an antihistamine and Sudafed is a decongestant. Benadryl and Sudafed are available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC).
Can I take Zyrtec and Sudafed at the same time?
No interactions were found between Sudafed 12-Hour and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take mucinex with Sudafed and Benadryl?
No interactions were found between Benadryl and guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can phenylephrine and benadryl be taken together?
No interactions were found between Benadryl and phenylephrine. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Does Benadryl thicken mucus?
The older, over-the-counter antihistamines, including diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), might not be the best choices for postnasal drip. When they dry out mucus, they can actually thicken it.
How quickly does Sudafed work?
Pseudoephedrine starts to work in 15 to 30 minutes, but you should feel a lot better after 30 to 60 minutes. How long can I take it for? Pseudoephedrine can be taken for a few days, usually up to 5 to 7 days, for the short-term relief of a stuffy or blocked nose.
Why does Sudafed make me feel good?
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that constricts (shrinks) dilated blood vessels within the nose, relieving congestion. It causes vasoconstriction by stimulating primarily alpha-adrenergic receptors. It also has weak activity at beta-adrenergic receptors.
How long does Sudafed stay in your system?
Conclusions. Following therapeutic, multiple dosing, drug levels remain above the IOC cut-off levels for a minimum of 6 h and 16 h following final doses of phenylpropanolamine and pseudoephedrine, respectively.