The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'antihistamines' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'antihistamines' category: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Theraflu Flu & Cough (acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/dextromethorphan/pseudoephedrine)
Examples of medications that may interact with Benadryl include:
- antidepressants.
- stomach ulcer medicine.
- cough and cold medicine.
- other antihistamines.
- diazepam (Valium)
- sedatives.
Robitussin 12-Hour Cough Relief (
dextromethorphan)
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen/diphenhydramine/phenylephrine)
Drug Interaction Classification.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
|---|
| Unknown | No interaction information available. |
Don't overmedicate your child during cold, allergy season. It's that time of year when colds and seasonal allergies overlap, and so do the medicines to treat them. Taking two over-the-counter medicines at once can be dangerous if they both have the same active ingredient.
dextromethorphan diphenhydrAMINE
Using dextromethorphan together with diphenhydrAMINE may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.doxylamine cetirizine
Using cetirizine together with doxylamine may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.These medications are not usually taken together. Consult your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) for more in formation.
“Once-daily antihistamines reach their peak efficacy 8 to 12 hours after you take them, so using them at dinnertime or before bed means better control of your daytime symptoms,” says Yoon Mi Kim, DO, an allergy and immunology specialist for Geisinger.
But you can often tell the difference by looking at the color and texture of your mucus. If you have allergies, your mucus will typically be clear, thin and watery. If you have a cold, the mucus from coughing or sneezing may be thick and yellow or green.
Loratadine is generally very safe. Taking too much is unlikely to harm you or your child. If you take an extra dose by mistake, you might get a headache, have a rapid heartbeat or feel sleepy. If this happens or you're concerned, contact your doctor.
Capsules: For adults and children 12 years of age and older, the recommended dose of loratadine is 10 mg once daily with water. Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Claritin and Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Symptom Relief Plus Vitamin C. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Claritin and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.If you only start taking Claritin once you have allergy symptoms, you may not get immediate relief, but the good news is it'll begin working after several days or up to two weeks after you begin using it.
Claritin is active in the body for at least 24 hours. The typical daily dose of Claritin for adults and children who are 6 years and older is 10 mg per day.
If you have any questions, consult your pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food or as directed by your doctor. This medication can be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Theraflu products relieve symptoms for up to 4 hours per dose. For Theraflu liquids, take every 4 hours in dosing cup provided, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 doses or 150 mL in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
This medication works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its drying effects on such symptoms as watery eyes and runny nose are caused by blocking another natural substance made by your body (acetylcholine).
Theraflu® Day & Night Value Pack, provides powerful Day & Night relief from your worst cold & flu symptoms. The nighttime formula treats: sore throat, cough, headache, body ache, fever, runny nose and sneezing. Do not take both products at the same time or take more than 5 doses in total in any 24-hour period.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. Theraflu (pseudoephedrine) Cold & Cough is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or sinus pressure caused by the flu or common cold.
Do not take more than 6 packets of Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat in one day (24 hours). Call doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.
Theraflu® Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Powder, contains acetaminophen to effectively ease minor sore throat pain. Beyond sore throat, Theraflu® Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Powder, also treats nasal congestion, runny nose, body aches, fever, sneezing, headache, and sinus congestion.
diphenhydrAMINE pheniramine
Using diphenhydrAMINE together with pheniramine may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and memory problems.No interactions were found between ibuprofen and Theraflu Warming Relief Flu & Sore Throat. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Uses. This combination medication is used to temporarily treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Decongestants help relieve stuffy nose, sinus, and ear congestion symptoms.
The FDA has approved three antiviral medications to treat flu this season: Tamiflu (generic name oseltamivir), Relenza (generic name zanamivir), and Rapivab (generic name permaivir). Tamiflu is most commonly prescribed.
Using dextromethorphan together with diphenhydrAMINE may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
Theraflu Flu & Cough is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or sinus pressure caused by the flu or common cold.
dextromethorphan diphenhydrAMINE
Using dextromethorphan together with diphenhydrAMINE may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Powder Medicine
| ACTIVE INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT | PURPOSES |
|---|
| Acetaminophen | 650 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Diphenhydramine HCI | 25 mg | Antihistamine/cough suppressant |
| Phenylephrine HCl | 10 mg | Nasal decongestant |
THERAFLU SUGAR-FREE NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD & COUGH HOT LIQUID OTC. Generic Name and Formulations: Acetaminophen 650mg, diphenhydramine HCl 25mg, phenylephrine HCl 10mg; pwd packets; honey lemon flavor; contains potassium 10mg, sodium 23mg, phenylalanine 13mg per packet.
