Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine and Cimetidine Sodium Chloride
Determining the interaction of Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine and Cimetidine Sodium Chloride and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Animal studies and some limited human studies have suggested that cimetidine may decrease the potential hepatotoxic effects of acetaminophen. The mechanism may be related to reductions in the rate at which reactive intermediate metabolites are formed. Not all studies have confirmed the occurrence of this interaction. No alterations in dosage are necessary.
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Generic Name: acetaminophen / diphenhydramine / phenylephrine
Brand name: Benadryl Allergy & Sinus Headache, Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time, Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold and Flu, Robitussin Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold, Sudafed PE Severe Cold, Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough Nighttime, Theraflu Warming Flu & Sore Throat, Theraflu Warming Sinus & Cold, Theraflu Warming Severe Cold Nighttime, Benadryl Allergy & Cold, Sudafed PE Nighttime Cold, Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom Nighttime, Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cough & Cold, Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time, Children's Mucinex Night Multi-Symp Cold, Children's Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu, Theraflu ExpressMax Nighttime Severe C&C, Theraflu PowerPods Nighttime Severe Cold, Benadryl Allergy/Cold, Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom, Theraflu Warming Relief Nighttime Severe Cold
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: cimetidine
Brand name: Tagamet HB, Tagamet
Synonyms: Cimetidine
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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