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Took 1500 mg of tylenol (acetaminophen) for tooth can i take advil?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes.: Advil is better for inflammatory pain than tylenol (acetaminophen). Taking large doses of tylenol (acetaminophen) is not a good idea. It can harm your liver if total daily amount is greater that 3-4 grams.

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Answered 12/29/2016

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