However, Tylenol is different. Tylenol is not an anti-inflammatory, so you can take Tylenol in addition to Advil or other anti-inflammatory medications. You should avoid Advil and other anti-inflammatory medications if you have kidney problems, bleeding from your stomach or bowels, or if you are taking certain blood pressure medications.
Advil usually comes in a mg pill Regular Strength , or a mg pill Extra Strength. You can also find equivalent non-brandname versions of ibuprofen that are usually less expensive. Be sure to ask your primary care provider about any interactions that acetaminophen or ibuprofen could have with other drugs you take. If you have further questions or concerns regarding these common medications, talk to your primary care provider or pediatrician.
If you need help finding a primary care provider, complete our secure, confidential Find A Doc form. Both could cause side effects like rash, nausea and headache, but they also have separate side effects: Acetaminophen may cause side effects such as hypersensitivity reactions, skin reactions, kidney damage, anemia, reduced number of platelets in the blood, or liver failure.
Unless directed by a physician, acetaminophen should not be used for longer than 10 days. Ibuprofen may cause side effects such as ringing in the ears, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation or heartburn. NSAIDs also reduce the ability of blood to clot, therefore increasing possible bleeding after an injury.
Recommended Dosages Acetaminophen Ibuprofen Adults: to mg every 4 hours, or mg every 8 hours if using immediate release formula. For extended release caplets, mg every 8 hours. Acetaminophen is the safest of the three drugs. But in rare cases, especially in people who drink alcohol routinely , too much acetaminophen can lead to liver damage.
Acetaminophen is often an ingredient in many common over-the-counter medications for allergies, cold , cough and sleep. Certain conditions can lead to other side effects, too. For children, there is no such blanket recommendation. The correct amount of medicine depends on the age and weight of your child. This information is not provided on adult bottles. In the correct doses — and at the right ages — acetaminophen and ibuprofen are safe for kids. However, naproxen is not recommended for children younger than 12 years old.
Make sure to check the labels, product websites or dosage charts as your child grows. Or download these dosage charts developed by The Iowa Clinic to have handy for future reference. Do not give acetaminophen to infants under 12 weeks of age. Once your baby is three months old, consult this chart to find the right dosage. Children can have a dose of Tylenol or acetaminophen every four to six hours, up to five times a day. Do not give ibuprofen to infants under 6 months old.
Unless recommended by your pediatrician, always use acetaminophen for babies ages 12 weeks to six months. Children can have ibuprofen every six to eight hours as needed.
Use this chart to give your kid the right dosage for their age and weight. These charts are good guides — and approved by The Iowa Clinic pediatricians — but you should always discuss dosage and medications with your pediatrician first.
A quick call to the clinic can answer all your questions, and alert your pediatrician to health issues that may require a visit. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are short-term solutions. Long-term use of these drugs can be dangerous.
For a quick fix, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen are go-to drugs for a reason. They are safe and effective. When none of these medications cut it, visit your doctor to decipher your set of symptoms and find the cure for what ails you.
So if you're still taking pain medication beyond that, it could indicate a more serious issue.
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