No interactions were found between Claritin and guaifenesin. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is it OK to take Claritin and mucinex together?
Yes, you can to take Claritin and Mucinex DM together. There are no known interactions between them. However, it does not mean that no interactions exist.
What drugs does guaifenesin interact with?
Guaifenesin has no known severe, serious, moderate, or mild interactions with other drugs. This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use.
Can I take mucinex with my allergy medicine?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Mucinex and Sinus & Allergy PE. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take antihistamine and guaifenesin together?
No interactions were found between diphenhydramine and guaifenesin. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Does Claritin dry up mucus?
If it’s caused by allergies, an allergy medication like Claritin can help dry out the mucus that causes congestion, coughing, and a sore throat. Other medications like nasal sprays, Mucinex, and Sudafed might be used if postnasal drip is being caused by a cold or the flu.
Can I take Mucinex Fast Max with Claritin?
No interactions were found between Claritin and Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cold. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Who should not take guaifenesin?
Also, guaifenesin should not be given to children and infants younger than 2 years of age unless you are directed to do so by your doctor. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age.
Does guaifenesin raise blood pressure?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. These medicines are not known to elevate blood pressure.
What does guaifenesin do to the body?
Guaifenesin, a mucoactive drug, acts by loosening mucus in the airways and making coughs more productive. It is used for relief of wet cough and chest congestion due to the common cold, and remains the only legally marketed expectorant in the US (per OTC Monograph).
Can you take Claritin and Flonase together?
Question: If someone is using a nasal steroid spray, such as Nasonex or Flonase, is it okay or even desirable to also use an oral antihistamine such as Zyrtec or Claritin? Answer: Yes, both antihistamines and nasal steroids can be used, depending on the clinical symptoms and the response to treatment.
Is Guaifenesin an antihistamine?
GENERIC NAME: GUAIFENESIN/DECONGESTANT/ANTIHISTAMINE – ORAL. USES: This combination medication is used to temporarily treat sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, and cough caused by allergies, hay fever, the common cold, or other breathing illnesses.
Can I take Zyrtec and Mucinex at the same time?
No interactions were found between Mucinex and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take Zyrtec and guaifenesin at the same time?
No interactions were found between guaifenesin and Zyrtec.
Is Guaifenesin an anti inflammatory?
18,19 In other preclinical investigations, guaifenesin has shown modest but significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
How long does it take for guaifenesin to work?
Some effects of guaifenesin should be noticed within 30 minutes of taking it orally; however, up to two days of regular dosing may be needed before the full effects are seen. Liquid guaifenesin lasts for approximately four to six hours. Delayed-release capsules or tablets last for up to 12 hours.