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I was taking tylenol for some pain for a week, but then developed the flu and so i continued to take for the last 5 days. i only take 2 extra strength a day, but am worried about taking more than 10 days. no liver issues, but what should i do?

Q: i was taking tylenol for some pain for a week, but then developed the flu and so i continued to take for the last 5 days. i only take 2 extra strength a day, but am worried about taking more than 10 days. no liver issues, but what should i do?

: As long as you intake in a day does not exceed 4 gm and you do not take any alcohol, taking acetaminophen for 10 days will not do harm. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

As long as you intake in a day does not exceed 4 gm and you do not take any alcohol, taking acetaminophen for 10 days will not do harm. Wish you good health!

Answered 11/3/2022

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A member asked:

I was taking tylenol for some pain for a week, but then developed the flu and so i continued to take for the last 5 days. i only take 2 extra strength a day, but am worried about taking more than 10 days. no liver issues, but what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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