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Safe To Take With Claritin

Claritin (loratadine), a non-sedating 24-hour antihistamine, can be taken with most over counter cold medications, including:

• Analgesics such as Tylenol or Advil
• Mucinex (guaifenesin)
• Delsym (dextromethorphan)
• Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)

There are no reported interactions between Claritin and any of these drugs.

Use Caution

It is important to keep an eye out for over-the-counter cold medications that are combination products, meaning they contain multiple ingredients.

Many of the over-the-counter combination products already contain an antihistamine, like Claritin.

If you take two antihistamines together, there is a potential for an increase in side effects (e.g. sedation, dry mouth etc...)

Most nighttime formulation combination products will contain a sedating antihistamine, such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine or doxylamine). These should be avoided while taking Claritin.

Use The Right Med For Your Symptoms

As mentioned in this answer, most over-the-counter cold medications are fine to take with Claritin.

Below are some safe options to use with Claritin, depending on your symptoms:

• Congestion: Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) typically works well to treat these symptoms.

• Cough: You can use a cough suppressant, like Delsym (dextromethorphan), to help reduce the frequency and severity of a cough.

• Excess Mucus: Mucinex (guaifenesin) is usually a popular choice for helping with thinning mucus and secretions.

• Pain/Fever: Pain relievers such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil/Motrin (ibuprofen) are safe to use with Claritin reduce fevers and treat mild to moderate pain symptoms.

• Watering Eyes/Runny Nose: Antihistamines like Claritin are the most effective here

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