Table of Contents
- 1 Can I give my child Zyrtec and cough medicine?
- 2 Can I give my child Claritin and Dimetapp cold and cough?
- 3 Can I give allergy medicine and cough medicine together?
- 4 Is it okay to take allergy and cold medicine together?
- 5 Can I mix allergy medicine with cold medicine?
- 6 Can I take antihistamine and decongestant together?
- 7 Can kids take more than one cold medicine at the same time?
- 8 Is it safe to give my child over-the-counter medicines?
Can I give my child Zyrtec and cough medicine?
No interactions were found between Robitussin Children’s Cough & Cold CF and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take allergy medicine and sinus medicine at the same time?
Medical warning: Very Serious. These medicines may interact and cause very harmful effects and are usually not taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
Can I give my child Claritin and Dimetapp cold and cough?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Claritin and Dimetapp Children’s Cold & Allergy. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take Allegra and cold medicine at the same time?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Allegra and Multi Symptom Cough and Cold. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I give allergy medicine and cough medicine together?
What Issues Are There from Combining Cough Medicine & Antihistamines? Common over-the-counter medications like cough suppressants and antihistamines are generally though to be perfectly safe – and if taken as directed, they usually are.
Can a child take Zyrtec and Benadryl together?
Yes, you can take both Zyrtec and Benadryl.
Is it okay to take allergy and cold medicine together?
Don’t mix cold and allergy meds, warns FDA The danger happens when children are given over-the-counter drugs for both colds and allergies at the same time. Parents run the risk of providing a double dose of an active ingredient, says the FDA.
Can I take antihistamines with cold and flu tablets?
Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and are often included in “night-time” cold and flu tablets. If your sleep is affected by decongestant tablets, try avoiding the decongestant late in the day or switch to a decongestant nasal spray, rather than taking a tablet containing an antihistamine and a decongestant.
Can I mix allergy medicine with cold medicine?
Can I take Zyrtec and cold medicine at the same time?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Daytime Cold and Flu Relief and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take antihistamine and 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.
Can you take children’s Zyrtec and Children’s Mucinex together?
No interactions were found between Mucinex Children’s Multi-Symptom Cold and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can kids take more than one cold medicine at the same time?
The FDA is cautioning parents about the dangerous health consequences of kids taking more than one medication at a time, especially if those meds have the same active ingredient. The danger happens when children are given over-the-counter drugs for both colds and allergies at the same time.
Is it safe for a 2 year old to take medicine?
More important, these medications have potentially serious side effects, including fatal overdoses in children younger than 2 years old. Don’t use over-the-counter medicines, except for fever reducers and pain relievers, to treat coughs and colds in children younger than 6 years old.
Is it safe to give my child over-the-counter medicines?
Don’t use over-the-counter medicines, except for fever reducers and pain relievers, to treat coughs and colds in children younger than 6 years old. Also, consider avoiding use of these medicines for children younger than 12 years old.
Can I give my child medications that interact with each other?
“It’s imperative for parents to check the active ingredients on all medications before giving them to their children,” says Dr. Jennifer DeBruler, an internal medicine physician with Advocate Medical Group “If you’re not sure how certain medications will interact with each other, reach out to your doctor for advice.”