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Ranitidine Syrup and Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion

Determining the interaction of Ranitidine Syrup and Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Ranitidine Syrup <> Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion
Relevance: 08.11.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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 have suggested that ranitidine may potentiate the hepatotoxicity of acetaminophen, however, a double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study has failed to confirm this finding in humans. Acetaminophen dosage adjustments are not indicated.

References
  • Rogers SA, Gale KC, Newton JF, et al "Inhibition by ranitidine of acetaminophen conjugation and its possible role in ranitidine potentiation of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity." J Pharmacol Exp Ther 245 (1988): 887-94
  • Jack D, Thomas M, Skidmore IF "Ranitidine and paracetamol metabolism." Lancet 2 (1985): 1067
Ranitidine Syrup

Generic Name: ranitidine

Brand name: Zantac

Synonyms: Ranitidine

Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion

Generic Name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

Brand name: Duraflu, Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion, Robitussin Cold Cough and Flu, Theraflu Max-D Severe Cold & Flu, Sudafed Cold and Cough Liquicaps, Theraflu Chest and Cough, Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion Non-Drowsy, Sudafed Sinus and Cold Liquicaps, Phlemgesic, Maxiflu DM, Flutabs

Synonyms: n.a.

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.