Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications That Are Safe to Take ...



Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications That Are Safe to Take While Taking Warfarin (Coumadin®)

Below are lists of OTC medications that will not interfere with your warfarin treatment. Other medications may be safe also, so please consult with your pharmacist or doctor.

Antacids and Stomach Acid Reducers

Calcium Carbonate (Tums®)

Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide (Maalox®, Mylanta®)

Simethicone (Gas-X®)

Calcium Carbonate (Tums®)

Ranitidine (Zantac®)

Antidiarrheals

Loperamide (Imodium®)

Psyllium (Metamucil®)

Antihistamines

Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton®)

Clemastine (Contac®, Tavist®, others)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)

Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)

Loratadine (Claritin®)

Expectorants

Guaifenesin (Robitussin Cough Syrup®)

Decongestants

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed®)

Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE®, others)

Pain

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)* in maximum doses up to 2000 mg/day

*Please call the Antithrombosis Clinic if you plan to take acetaminophen.

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