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I take the antihistamine cetirizine but a allergies have turned into a bit of a cold.. can i take a medicine that has phenylephrine and acetamenophin.

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You can: nasal steroids are also effective and see your doctor is symptoms worsen, change or do not improve

Answered 3/14/2018

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Yes: Phenylephrine and acetaminophen will not interfer with cetirizine

Answered 5/26/2018

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

They mix together ok: many cough and cold meds have a mixture of antihistamine, decongestant and tylenol if your symptoms require these meds they should be ok for the few days a cold causes problems Seek medical attention if your symptoms are greatly worsening in the next few days

Answered 9/29/2016

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Yes, but add Mucinex (guaifenesin): You can take medications with phenylephrine and Tylenol (acetaminophen) with cetirizine, but using a mucolytic (Mucinex) may be more helpful than the phenylephrine. You want the nasal drainage to flow rather than dry up and increase your chances of a Sinus Infection. Wash hands, drink plenty of fluids, and see your Doctor if symptoms persist greater that one week or if you are running fevers >101 F.

Answered 3/2/2017

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