Is it safe to take mucinex with clarinex?
CLARINEX® is an antihistamine — a type of medicine that blocks the action of histamine, a natural substance in your body that is released by your immune system during an allergic reaction. (1) Mucinex contains the following active ingredients: * Guaifenesin 600 mg (2) Mucinex D contains the following active ingredients: * Guaifenesin 600 mg Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. * Pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). (2) So yes, you can take them together. They have totally different ingredients. We have allergies as well as colds in our house and we’ve used them in combination for years. Our doctors told us it’s okay. (3) We also take anti-depressants and that is okay too. Our doctors told us it’s okay.
