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Husband has uri we were told it is viral not bacterial no antibiotics. was told use nyquil, tylenol, mucinex, naproxen vit c. can we alt for fever?

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Acetaminophen : acetaminophen or Tylenol, is best for fever but read the directions, too much if not good

Answered 1/3/2019

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