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A member asked:

Can my 15 yr old son take extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) 5hoirs after aleve?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: There is no interaction between the two.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/26/2016

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

That should be fine: although I don't know his medical history or what he is taking this for, so you may want to just confirm with his doctor. I would not recommend that you continue to alternate them, unless recommended by his doctor.

Answered 4/22/2016

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