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A member asked:

Is it safe to give my 7 month old children's tylenol (acetaminophen) for his stuffy nose and cold symptoms?

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Probably: Maybe, but tylenol (acetaminophen) treats pain and fever elevation only. Not congestion. So it may not help these symptoms at all.

Dr Namey and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2012

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