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Is it a bad idea to take cough syrup and tylenol (acetaminophen) cold together?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Cough syrup: What you have to look at is the toatl amount of Acetaminophen you will be taking in a day. Do not exceed 2-2.5gm per day. Also check how much alcohol is in both of them as well.

Answered 6/24/2014

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