Question 1

can i give a child allergy medication in between doses of cold medication?

Accepted Answer

Cold & allergy: You need to read the contents of the cold medicines. Soem already  have  allergy medicines inside of them as well. You shouls take your medicines you usully use for cold and the allergy medicine to your  docotor and have him/her tell you how to use them if at all, in combination.

Question 2

is someone on biphentin , can he take cold medication?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Since it is a strong stimulant and could have compounded reactions with elements contained in certain cold remedies, before you take both, ask you doctor first! good luck!

Question 3

can cold medication affect you scroteum area?

Accepted Answer

No: Not it shouldn't but be more specific about what your issue was (rash?) and when it occurred in relation to taking the med.

Question 4

can i take cold medication with 30 mg vyvanse?

Accepted Answer

: Many decongestant cold medications contain stimulants and shouldn't be combined with Vyvanse. You should check the ingredients and avoid any that contain ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or propanolamine. Antihistamines shouldn't be a problem.

Question 5

can combine aerius and extra stregth cold medication?

Accepted Answer

Aerius=desloratadine: I suspect that you're not in the states b/c aerius (http://www.Drugs.Com/uk/aerius.Html) is not a brand of Desloratadine sold here. There's not likely to be an issue combining Desloratadine (antihistamine) w/cold medication (decongestant) unless you're an older male w/enlarged prostate. However, b/c you didn't mention specific name, i can't check 4 u. Instead, use drugs.Com's interactions checker.

Question 6

what cold medicine can my 6 year old child take while taking dispersal?

Accepted Answer

: I rarely recommend any OTC Cold remedies beyond a mucus releasing agent like Robatussin. The combination agents provide little or no benefit to kids that age beyond giving a parent something to do. Teir use came int disfavor decades ago after data showing an excess of ER visits from overdoses. Good hydration/nutrition and rest are the mainstay of management.

Question 7

at what age can i give my child cough and cold medicine?

Accepted Answer

Over age 6 years: Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are generally not recommended for children under age 6 years. They lack efficacy and can have significant side effects. There may be certain circumstances where a doctor may direct the use of them in children 4-6 years of age.

Question 8

can i take cold medication if i'm taking methotrexate.  ?

Accepted Answer

See below: As a good rule of thumb, if you have an infection, you would want to leave off your Methotrexate and Imuran (azathioprine) and when the infection resolves, you can resume them.

Question 9

can you safely take cold medication while taking femara (letrozole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no significant drug drug reaction.

Question 10

what kind of cold medication can i take with cymbalta (duloxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Hard one: That is hard to answer. Many cold medications have dextromethorphan or decongestants both of which should be avoided with cymbalta. Here are some things that are safe: tylenol, (acetaminophen) guaifenesin, nasal saline, Honey for cough or sore throat and most throat lozenges
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Can i give a child allergy medication in between doses of cold medication?

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Is someone on biphentin , can he take cold medication?

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Can cold medication affect you scroteum area?

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Can i take cold medication with 30 mg vyvanse?

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Can combine aerius and extra stregth cold medication?

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What cold medicine can my 6 year old child take while taking dispersal?

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At what age can i give my child cough and cold medicine?

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Can i take cold medication if i'm taking methotrexate. ?

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Can you safely take cold medication while taking femara (letrozole)?

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What kind of cold medication can i take with cymbalta (duloxetine)?

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