A 45-year-old member asked:
i have a sore throat. should i take tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil?
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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered
29 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Sore throat: Hello, you could use either medication for a sore throat.
Answered on Oct 13, 2013
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. M. Jan answered
66 years experience Family Medicine
No need: If one tablet is not enough, then double the dose of the same pill.
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Albert Pizzo answered
60 years experience Family Medicine
Sore throat: Yes you can, however to take the adult dose you will use up the childrens medication very rapidly.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Erik Messamore answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
Yes: I'm not aware of any significant drug-drug interactions between Vistaril (hydroxyzine) and Tylenol (acetaminophen).
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lori Semel answered
35 years experience Pediatrics
Max acetaminophen: 6 tablets a day or a maximum of 3000 mg is the current recommended maximum dosage. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is safe to take while breastfeeding.
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