Question 1

can i take codeine with antihistamine & acetaminophen & cold medicine at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but be cautious: You can take codeine with other cough and cold medications. However, be careful taking more than one cough/cold medication at a time. Many of the prescription and over the counter medications have similar or even the same ingredients. Avoid taking more than one medication to avoid accidental overdose.

Question 2

can an 18 lb. one-year old take pediacare (acetaminophen) with equate (antihistamine)? he has a fever and runny nose.

Accepted Answer

I suppose...but....: You did not specify the precise equate antihistamine that you wanted to administer. Furthermore, pediacare products frequently have antihistamines in them as well as the acetaminophen. Consequently, there is concern that there may be potential for "double dosing". The best person to ask is your pharmacist or your regular pediatrician.

Question 3

are antihistamines found in cough meds like tylenol (acetaminophen)?

Accepted Answer

Some: Tylenol (acetaminophen) pm has diphenhydramine, not plain tylenol (acetaminophen).

Question 4

are antihistamines usually found in cough meds like tylenol (acetaminophen)?

Accepted Answer

Some: Tylenol (acetaminophen) pm has diphenhydramine, not plain tylenol (acetaminophen).

Question 5

get mild hives from motrin, aspirin; will i also get them from tylenol (acetaminophen)? had hives, flushing 8 hrs after tyl but off antihistamines & itchy anyway.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a different calss of medication to Motrin or aspirin, the latter of which are called nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.  Coupled with this tylenol (acetaminophen) allergy is uncommon.

Question 6

my 2 year old takes 5ml of atarax 2mg/ml (antihistamine) at bedtime. is it safe to give tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil while on this medicine?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is ok: You can give tylenol (acetaminophen) with atarax.

Question 7

can i take naproxen (aleve) with an antihistamine (pantanase)? i have allergy and breathing issues and wanted to know if it's safe to take aleve for my menstrual pain or if i should take tylenol (acetaminophen) instead.

Accepted Answer

That : That is a good question.  Usually, tylenol (acetaminophen) is safer for patients with breathing issues/allergies.  Some patients with asthma-type conditions are sensitive to nsaids (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as Aleve and advil).

Question 8

can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) and benadryl at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes : As long as you do not overdose any of these two.

Question 9

when after taking tylenol (acetaminophen) pm can i take benadryl?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen) PM: Tylenol (acetaminophen) pm is tylenol (acetaminophen) plus benadryl. I do not suggest taking more than 50mg of Benadryl at one time so you can add up the dosages and see how much is in the tylenol (acetaminophen) pm plus the extra dose and if it is 50mg or less you don't have to wait, otherwise you should wait 6 hours if the tylenol (acetaminophen) pm has 50mg in it (which i don't think it does).

Question 10

is it possible for me to take benadryl before tylenol (acetaminophen) pm ?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure: Why you would want to take 2 antihistamines back to back. I am sure what the benefit would be.

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Can i take codeine with antihistamine & acetaminophen & cold medicine at the same time?

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Can an 18 lb. one-year old take pediacare (acetaminophen) with equate (antihistamine)? he has a fever and runny nose.

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Are antihistamines found in cough meds like tylenol (acetaminophen)?

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Are antihistamines usually found in cough meds like tylenol (acetaminophen)?

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Get mild hives from motrin, aspirin; will i also get them from tylenol (acetaminophen)? had hives, flushing 8 hrs after tyl but off antihistamines & itchy anyway.

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My 2 year old takes 5ml of atarax 2mg/ml (antihistamine) at bedtime. is it safe to give tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil while on this medicine?

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Can i take naproxen (aleve) with an antihistamine (pantanase)? i have allergy and breathing issues and wanted to know if it's safe to take aleve for my menstrual pain or if i should take tylenol (acetaminophen) instead.

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Can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) and benadryl at the same time?

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When after taking tylenol (acetaminophen) pm can i take benadryl?

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