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A member asked:

Read that the fda says 500 mg of tylenol (acetaminophen) is too much. what should i take then for fever? aspirin? ibuprofin seems not to work for me :(

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fever control: You may take occasion tylenol, (acetaminophen) for fever.Push fluids as well.

Answered 1/23/2014

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