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Hi doctors. how frequently is it safe to take tylenol 500mg for a headache over a 24 hour or 48 hour time frame?

Q: hi doctors. how frequently is it safe to take tylenol 500mg for a headache over a 24 hour or 48 hour time frame?

: Every 4 to 6h will keep the maximum dose at 3000 mg/24h. If you have known liver conditions that you know you suffer from, acetaminophen or Tylenol may no longer be safe for you.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Every 4 to 6h will keep the maximum dose at 3000 mg/24h. If you have known liver conditions that you know you suffer from, acetaminophen or Tylenol may no longer be safe for you.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 5/3/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr.P In addition to limiting the dose to less than 3-4 g/day, do not take alcohol while taking Tylenol. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/3/2021

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A member asked:

Hi doctors. how frequently is it safe to take tylenol 500mg for a headache over a 24 hour or 48 hour time frame?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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