Can I take Tylenol for colds while taking Reactin?

Hello ! Thank you for your question! Before I can recommend Tylenols Cold, I would need a little more information. First, do you take any other medications on a regular basis? Do you have any known health problems or allergies to any medications? Are you currently pregnant or nursing? Also, to be sure this is the right product for you, I would like to know exactly what symptoms you would like to use this product for. Is it for your allergy symptoms that are not relieved by Reactin? Hopefully!"Laurie Hudon-Germain, Pharmacist

When you blow your nose, are the secretions clear and runny or colored and thick? It is likely that your sore throat is due to nasal discharge that runs down your throat and is probably related to allergies. Have you had any other cold symptoms such as fever, cough or unusual fatigue? Be aware that there is no formal interaction between Tylenol Cold and Reactin. However, I doubt that this addition is really what you need. After 10 days of treatment with Reactin, it is safe to assume that it is not adequate for you. So it might be tempting to switch to Aerius or Claritin, for example. Tylenol Cold contains a combination of Acetaminophen (pain reliever), Dextrometorphan (cough suppressant) and Phenylephrine (decongestant): a combination you may not need for allergy treatment. However, if oral antihistamines (such as Reactin or Claritin) are insufficient, it is possible to add a cortisone pump which can be given over the counter by your pharmacist. Just ask him/her and he/she will be able to judge your situation! I suggest you discuss this with him. Tell me about it! Laurie Hudon-Germain, pharmacist