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Can I take Claritin and Tylenol simultaneously?

Amar Bashyal  Follow

Tylenol is the commercial brand for acetaminophen (paracetamol). It is the go to drug for the symptomatic relief from headache fever or generalized pain however it has minimal anti-inflammatory effect.

Loratadine is an antihistaminic which acts on Histamine H1 receptors. The H1 receptor of histamine predominantly mediates allergic reactions in the body. Loratadine stops the allergic reaction triggered by allergens by inhibiting histamine to bind with the H1 receptor.

There is no evidence of interaction between Loratadine and Acetaminophen. Both of the drugs are metabolized by Cytochrome P450 super enzyme family in the liver but they don’t have any interactions when taken simultaneously. However if the person’s liver is unhealthy then this might cause problems.

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Alesha Harrison  Follow

Plain Tylenol (not one for “cold” or similar name in it) and Claritin can be taken together.

Source: Am a nurse, and Drug Interaction Checker – Check for Interactions Between Prescription Medications

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Alan Humason  Follow

Yes you can take them together. It is safe

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Brenda Tucker  Follow

Yes, there are many pain pills which are a mix of an opiate and acetaminophen. Percoset, lortab, Vicodin, and Tylenol with codeine are all examples. There are many others too.

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Brian Smyth  Follow

I would say so. Claritin is an antihistamine for allergies and doesn’t contain Tylenol or anything for pain relief. Ibuprofen is the best for pain relief if ya ask me though.

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Colin John Cook  Follow

Yes, one is an antihistamine and one is a pain reliever. They don’t have any interactions and the both act to relieve different symptoms.

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Bubba Bear Huntington  Follow

No interactions were found between Claritin and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Claritin and Tylenol Drug Interactions - Drugs.com

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Barry Gehm  Follow

Yes, you can. Claritin and Ibuprofen have no interactions when taken together. It's usually recommended to take it together when you’re having multiple symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and/or headache.

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Chen Tang  Follow

Claritin (loratadine) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Tylenol is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers

Claritin is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

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Dental Private  Follow

Yes… it's called Tylenol PM.

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