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Is acetaminophen safe to take for fever and body aches if you potentially have covid?

Q: is acetaminophen safe to take for fever and body aches if you potentially have covid?

: Yes, it is safe. You can take 650 -1,000 mg every 6 hours as needed, do not exceed 4,000 mg in 24 hours, preferably taking less than 3,000 mg in 24 hours.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it is safe. You can take 650 -1,000 mg every 6 hours as needed, do not exceed 4,000 mg in 24 hours, preferably taking less than 3,000 mg in 24 hours.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/28/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Do not take more than 4 g in one day, No alcohol. Get Covid vaccine in 6 weeks or so. Also get a Flu shot.

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Is acetaminophen safe to take for fever and body aches if you potentially have covid?

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