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I gave my 6 year old daughter claritin (loratadine) this morning at 10 a.m. and now it is 5 p.m. can i give her childrens muciex right?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: There is no drug interaction between Mucinex (guaifenesin) which does not contain an antihistamine and Claritin (loratadine) which is an antihistamine. Both medications are in general very safe.

Answered 2/17/2015

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