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Took Mucinex Fast And Then Claritin. Is It Safe To Take Excedrin For Headache?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Oct 2013
Question: I took Mucinex Fast XXXXXXX about 6 hours ago, then took a Claritin about 3.5 hours ago. Is it ok to take an Excedrin for a headache now?
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Answered by Dr. Manjeth Kumar G (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes. You can take Excerdin for Headache.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to XXXXXXX

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Mucinex fast XXXXXXX contain dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant.

Claritin contains Loratidine.

Loratidine is an antihistamine.

Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine.

All these tablets are recommended in a prescribed dose.
There is no major interaction between these drugs.

You can take Excerdin Now for for your Headache.

Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.


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Took Mucinex Fast And Then Claritin. Is It Safe To Take Excedrin For Headache?

Brief Answer:
Yes. You can take Excerdin for Headache.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to XXXXXXX

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Mucinex fast XXXXXXX contain dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant.

Claritin contains Loratidine.

Loratidine is an antihistamine.

Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine.

All these tablets are recommended in a prescribed dose.
There is no major interaction between these drugs.

You can take Excerdin Now for for your Headache.

Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.