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If i am allergic to ibuprophen can i take tylenol (acetaminophen)?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Typically less: Ibuprofen and Aspirin allergies can be severe and life threatening. Most people with NSAID (including ibuprofen) allergies can tolerate tylenol (acetaminophen) if less than 1000 mg a day.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Yes.: There is no chemical cross reactivity.

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