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How long does acetaminophen remain effective in ones body? im taking it for a fever of unknown cause. at what point can i conclude that a normal temperature is due to the fever being gone and not being masked by the acetaminophen?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

6-8 hours: The anti-pyretic (anti-fever) effect of acetaminophen lasts no more than 6-8 hours.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/29/2020

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