In fact, the use of both together is often recommended if you have the following symptoms:. Sudafed pseudoephedrine is a commonly used nasal decongestant that works by producing vasoconstriction in the nasal passages, which shrinks swollen nasal membranes and relieves nasal congestion. Sudafed also acts to increase nasal airflow and drainage of sinus secretions.
Sudafed is typically well tolerated, but one of the most common adverse reactions to it is insomnia. Sudafed can have a slight stimulating effect in some, making it difficult to fall asleep easily. Therefore, it is important to take Sudafed earlier in the day to prevent insomnia. Guaifenesin is classified as an expectorant and helps to thin mucus and reduce mucus viscosity.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and helps to reduce the frequency and severity of cough. As mentioned above, Sudafed and Robitussin DM can safely be taken together. There is no interaction between the two medications. He has been featured in numerous publications including the Huffington Post as well as a variety of health and pharmacy-related blogs. Since this medicine is taken when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. This medicine may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions.
Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, or allergy medicine. Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains a decongestant, expectorant, or cough suppressant.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide. Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects.
Ask your doctor before taking this medicine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Your pharmacist can provide more information about dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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There are no interactions between these two over the counter products and they can be safely taken together. Similarly, guaifenesin can assist by thinning 'sticky' mucus to help expel inhaled particles that can exacerbate asthma symptoms. Expectorants melt the mucus. Inhale steam: Take a hot shower, or boil water and pour into a bowl, face the bowl stay at least 1 foot away , place a towel over the back of your head to form a tent and inhale.
Use a humidifier to loosen mucus. A stuffy nose keeps sleep at bay, but so does pseudoephedrine , the main ingredient in many OTC decongestants it's been known to cause insomnia. Do : Breathe easy with a decongestant formulated specifically for nighttime use. These usually contain antihistamines, which have been known to make people drowsy. The expectorant helps thin and loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up the mucus. Decongestants help relieve stuffy nose, sinus , and ear congestion symptoms.
View interaction reports for Sudafed Congestion pseudoephedrine and the medicines listed below. Benadryl diphenhydramine Claritin loratadine Cymbalta duloxetine Flonase fluticasone nasal gabapentin. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
Robitussin Severe Congestion is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose and sinus congestion , and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold or flu.
A multi-symptom medicine can help relieve the congestion, coughing and aches that typically accompany the cold, flu and head congestion. Robitussin DM contains two active ingredients: dextromethorphan and guaifenesin. Dextromethorphan is an antitussive drug used to help relieve constant coughing.
Guaifenesin helps relieve chest congestion, but it doesn't treat the cause of your congestion. Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects.
Ask your doctor before taking diphenhydramine and pseudoephedrine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
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