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Ok so fever still 102.3 due to swine flu. i took 2 extra strength tylonel at 915 pm (1, 000 mg) then more 615 am (1, 000 mg). can i take 2 more doses?
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Tylenol (acetaminophen): The maximum safe dosing on tylenol (acetaminophen) guidlines changed last year. Now, you can safely take up to 1000mg three times a day (3000mg/day total).
Answered 10/3/2016
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