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A member asked:

Can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) for a really bad dry cough while am 31 weeks pregrnant?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is safe in pregnancy. However if your caught doesn't get better, see your doctor. Other treatment mught be needed.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Strongly encourage: you to see your dentist. You can take tylenol but if you have an infection in your tooth/ teeth - it won't heal it.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 9/22/2017

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