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My friend 24, was up all last night w/ menstrual cramps, she takes tylenol (acetaminophen) it doesnt help much & also is allergic to red dye. are there alternatives?

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Ibuprofen: Tylenol (acetaminophen) lacks the specific anti inflammatory med needed to deal with the cramping.Ibuprofen (looks red but this is not red dye) and naproxen (bluish pill) both have anti-prostaglandin effects needed to do the job.If started before the cycle starts until the day after it stops will control the pain in many women.

Answered 9/5/2016

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