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How long after taking liquid tylenol (acetaminophen) cold and flu can i have ibuprofen?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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2 hours: You can safely take Ibuprofen two hours after your took tylenol (acetaminophen).

Answered 6/25/2014

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