Comparing Claritin-D vs Mucinex D
Claritin-D | Mucinex D |
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Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) | Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion. Claritin-D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Mucinex D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) | More about Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Claritin-D has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 72 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Mucinex D has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 222 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Claritin-D side effects in more detail. |
See also: Mucinex D side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other loratadine / pseudoephedrine brands include: Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus, AllerClear D-24 Hour, Allergy & Congestion Relief, Allergy Relief D 24 Hour, Allergy Relief D12, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, Clear-Atadine-D, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Loratadine-D 24 Hour View more | Other guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine brands include: Aldex GS, Altarussin PE, Ambi 60/1000, Ambi 60/580, Ambi 80/780, Ambifed, Ambifed-G, Ami-Tex PSE, Anatuss LA, Aquatab D Dose Pack, Coldmist, Coldmist Jr, Coldmist LA, Congestac, D-Feda II, Deco-D, Decongest II, Deconsal LA, Defen-LA, Degen II, Demibid II, Desal II, Despec-SR, Despec-Tab, Drituss GP, Durasal II, Duratuss GP (old formulation), Dynex, Entex PSE, Entex T, Eudal SR, ExeFen, ExeFen-IR, Fenex-PSE, G-Phed, G-Phed- PD, GP 500, Guai Sudo, Guai-Vent/PSE, Guaibid D, Guaibid D Pediatric, Guaifed, Guaifed-PSE, Guaifenex GP, Guaifenex PSE 120, Guaifenex PSE 60, Guaifenex PSE 80, Guaifenex PSE 85, Guaifenex RX, Guaimax-D, Guaipax PSE, Guaitab, Guaivent (Ethex), Guaivent PD, Guiadrine II, Guiadrine II SR, Guiadrine PSE, Guiadrine PSE 120, Guiatex II, Guiatex II SR, Guiatex PSE, Guiatuss PE, Humibid GC, Mardrops-EX, Maxifed, Mucinex D Maximum Strength, Mucus D, Mucus Relief D, Nalex CR, Nalex Jr, Poly-Vent IR, Robitussin Severe Congestion, Ru-Tuss DE, Sinutab Non Drying, Tusnel Pediatric Drops View more | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
18 hours |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Claritin-D:
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A total of 184 drugs are known to interact with Mucinex D:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
November 14, 1994 |
June 22, 2004 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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