Drug interactions between Benylin DM and Claritin
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|---|
| Benylin DM (dextromethorphan) |
| Claritin (loratadine) |
Interactions between your drugs
Benylin DM
A total of 609 drugs (3790 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Benylin DM.
- Benylin DM is in the drug class antitussives.
- Benylin DM is used to treat Cough.
Claritin
A total of 82 drugs (233 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Claritin.
- Claritin is a member of the drug class antihistamines.
- Claritin is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
loratadine food
Applies to: Claritin (loratadine)
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.
For clinical details see professional interaction data.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No therapeutic duplications were found for your selected drugs.
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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