A 32-year-old female asked:
i hv uri... can i drink a theruflu (generic brand) like hot tea w/ loratadine?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 49 years experience
Tea with lemon: and honey will be just as effective and less expensive.
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Dr. Veronica Orickanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
Yes: Loratadin is an anti-histamine. Avoid taking other cold medicines that may also have an anti-histamine as well
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Dr. Diane Minich commented
Family Medicine 37 years experience
threaflu contains an antihistamine (chlorpheniramine maleate) so should not take with loratadine.
Jul 9, 2014
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
No: do not take 2 antihistamines together.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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