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A member asked:

Can my 4 yr old, who has strep throat, still take mucinex and tylenol (acetaminophen) with the prescribed amoxicillin?

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Yes: Yes, but only for symptomatic relif.

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Answered 12/22/2012

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Yes: They do not interfere with each other.

Answered 5/26/2017

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