Cold, Flu, and Allergy Relief

Question 1

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) –

Answer 1

Allergies, itching, hives; can cause drowsiness

Question 2

Loratadine (Claritin) –

Answer 2

Allergies (non-drowsy)

Question 3

Cetirizine (Reactine/Zyrtec) –

Answer 3

Allergies (may cause mild drowsiness)

Question 4

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) –

Answer 4

Nasal decongestion

Question 5

Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM) –

Answer 5

Cough suppressant

Question 6

Guaifenesin (Mucinex) –

Answer 6

Expectorant (loosens mucus)

Question 7

Phenylephrine –

Answer 7

Decongestant (less effective than pseudoephedrine)

Question 8

Allergy meds can also help with

Answer 8

cold symptoms like sneezing and runny nose.