No interactions were found between Claritin and phenylephrine.
Can you take Claritin and Sudafed PE together?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Claritin and Sudafed PE Congestion. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take antihistamine with phenylephrine?
No interactions were found between Benadryl and phenylephrine. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take a decongestant with Claritin?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Claritin-D and Nexafed Nasal Decongestant. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take a decongestant with loratadine?
No interactions were found between loratadine and Nasal Decongestant PE. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Which is better Claritin or Sudafed?
Claritin is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, and allergic skin rashes. Sudafed is also used for temporary relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold. Claritin and Sudafed belong to different drug classes. Claritin is an antihistamine and Sudafed is a decongestant.
Can I take an antihistamine and a decongestant 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 I take Zyrtec and Sudafed PE at the same time?
Sudafed Pe Phenylephrine is a good medication for relieving stuffy nose. It can be also used for the treatment of swelling and itching caused by hives chronic urticaria. Yes, it is safe to take Sudafed with Zyrtec.
Can I take pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine at the same time?
In general, pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine should not be used together. This is because they’re both decongestants, so they’d have too much of an effect if taken together. Combining them could lead to increases in both blood pressure and heart rate. However, check with your doctor.
Which antihistamine is best for nasal congestion?
Antihistamines
- Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
- Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
- Clemastine (Tavist)
- Desloratadine (Clarinex)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Fexofenadine (Allegra)
- Loratadine (Claritin)
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.
Does Claritin help with clogged ears?
To additionally reduce the feeling of fullness in your ear, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about an antihistamine that includes a decongestant such as: cetirizine plus pseudoephedrine (Zyrtec-D) fexofenadine plus pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D) loratadine plus pseudoephedrine (Claritin-D)
Is it bad to take a decongestant everyday?
Is it safe to take for a long time? Decongestants should only be used for a short time, usually less than 10 days. If you take them for longer, you’re more likely to get side effects. Only take pseudoephedrine for longer than 10 days if a doctor has said it’s OK.
Do Antihistamines dry up mucus?
Antihistamines and decongestants may dry out the mucous membranes in your nose and sinuses and slow the movement of the cilia (the tiny hairs that line the nose, sinuses, and the air passages inside the lungs and that remove irritants). This can make mucus thicker, adding to drainage problems.
What should you not take with Claritin?
Some medications that may interact with Claritin include:
- amiodarone (Pacerone)
- carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Epitol)
- cimetidine (Tagamet)
- darunavir (Prezista)
- dasatinib (Sprycel)
- erythromycin (Erygel, Eryped)
- ketoconazole.
- midodrine (ProAmatine)
Can I take cold medicine with loratadine?
No interactions were found between Daytime Cold & Flu and loratadine. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.