Question 1

my son is 17mths,40lbs & healthy he takes zyrtec qd with zantac (ranitidine) bid & pulmicort 0.5mg 1qd. what otc can i get for cough/congestion for him?

Accepted Answer

Cold meds in child: Over the counter cough and cold preparations are no longer FDA approved or recommended for children under the age of 2.  Since your child is asthmatic, the best way to treat his cough is with his asthma and allergy medication regimen (including albuterol) and following up with his pediatrician if symptoms persist or worsen.

Question 2

i suffer from relentless itching. it is my entire body no rash. i take zyrtec with zantac, try moisturizers, no doctors help. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Immedaite: comprehensive medical/allergic examination to include blood, urine and allergy testing. Relentless itching ( pruritus) can be from multiple causes: liver disease, blood disorders, autoimmune disease, , systemic allegies, drug or food intolerance etc. Get a thorough exam asap.

Question 3

whenever i get hot i start to itch, i had hives prior but they're gone i'm currently on zantac (ranitidine) and zyrtec (costco brand). it doesn't seem to work.

Accepted Answer

Cholinergic ?: There is a condition known as cholinergic urticaria (small bumps) which occurs during the cooling down period after a rise in core body temperature (hot shower, exercise, stress etc). If this fits your pattern, then try taking the antihistamine up to every 8 hrs to see if this may work.

Question 4

zyrtec/zantac combo for hives? had hives for over a yr. allergist found nothing. keeps saying it'll "go away." gp presc. z/z combo. an antacid? why?

Accepted Answer

?: Zantac (ranitidine) , although used mainly for acid suppression, is used to block another histamine receptor (H2). It is supposed to enhance the effectiveness of antihistamine which blocks (H1) receptor.  Consider trying Zyrtec up to 4 doses per day without or with Zantac (ranitidine).  Unfortunately the cause for chronic urticaria is often unknown.

Question 5

dry cough for 6 weeks. not constant, but now and then. history of allergies, but allergy meds not relieving cough. chest x-ray normal. taking meds (allegra, zyrtec, and zantac) for allergies (including hives). meds control the allergies and hives, but not

Accepted Answer

Nasal Steroid: Speak to your PCP about adding a nasal steroid to your regimen such as Flonase or nasonex (mometasone). Sometimes the pills dont control symptoms enough alone.

Question 6

i'm taking 10 mg zyrtec (cetirizine) and 150 ranitidine can i take nyquil as well? i have an awful sinus infection and it's causing trouble sleeping

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it may not relieve you. Fluticasone nasal spray + afrin spray [not over a few days for afrin] will open up your sinuses to drain.

Question 7

can i take pepcid and zantac (ranitidine) together ?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: These drugs are in the same class and usually are not taken together...

Question 8

can i take zantac (ranitidine) 75 and advil together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact zantac (ranitidine) may reduce the irritation in the stomach from advil.

Question 9

can i take zantac and protonix (pantoprazole) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can.  That's sometimes done for some gastrointestinal conditions but usually you take one or the other.

Question 10

can you take cipro (ciprofloxacin) and zantac together?

Accepted Answer

YES: There is no adverse interactions between Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and zantac, and they can be safely taken together.

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My son is 17mths,40lbs & healthy he takes zyrtec qd with zantac (ranitidine) bid & pulmicort 0.5mg 1qd. what otc can i get for cough/congestion for him?

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I suffer from relentless itching. it is my entire body no rash. i take zyrtec with zantac, try moisturizers, no doctors help. what do i do?

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Whenever i get hot i start to itch, i had hives prior but they're gone i'm currently on zantac (ranitidine) and zyrtec (costco brand). it doesn't seem to work.

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Zyrtec/zantac combo for hives? had hives for over a yr. allergist found nothing. keeps saying it'll "go away." gp presc. z/z combo. an antacid? why?

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Dry cough for 6 weeks. not constant, but now and then. history of allergies, but allergy meds not relieving cough. chest x-ray normal. taking meds (allegra, zyrtec, and zantac) for allergies (including hives). meds control the allergies and hives, but not

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I'm taking 10 mg zyrtec (cetirizine) and 150 ranitidine can i take nyquil as well? i have an awful sinus infection and it's causing trouble sleeping

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Can i take pepcid and zantac (ranitidine) together ?

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Can i take zantac (ranitidine) 75 and advil together?

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Can i take zantac and protonix (pantoprazole) together?

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Can you take cipro (ciprofloxacin) and zantac together?

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