carol asked
I'm taking 40 mg omeprazole, 150 mg ranitidine, 5 mg felodipine, 100mg sertraline and 100 mg losartan daily...can I take day and night nurse 24 hour care tablets?
Answer
Day & Night Nurse 24 Hour Care is an over the counter cough/cold product that is available only in the United Kingdom. It contains two different products:
- Night Nurse Capsules
- Day Nurse Capsules
The Day Nurse capsules are intended for day time use and contain:
- Tylenol (acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol): Analgesic
- Sudafed (pseudoephedrine): Nasal decongestant
- Pholcodine: Cough suppressant
- Tylenol (acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol): Analgesic
- Dextromethorphan: Cough suppressant
- Promethazine: Antihistamine
In terms of interactions, there is some concern using Zoloft (sertraline), as well as other SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) medications, with dextromethorphan. Both increase the neurotransmitter serotonin, potentially increased the risk of additive serotonin-related effects. While the combination of dextromethorphan and Zoloft have been used safely together, there is the risk of serotonin syndrome and caution should be advised when co-administering the drugs together.
It would be advised to talk to your doctor regarding combining Day & Night Nurse 24 Hour and Zoloft (sertraline).
