Can I Take Tylenol, Mucinex And Advil At The Same Time?

Posted on Thu, 4 Dec 2014

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Question : can I take a tylenol based mucinex and an advil at the same time

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.

There is no significant interactions between Tylenol, mucinex and Advil; these drugs can be used together.

But, you have not mentioned about the indication; unless you have severe pain or body aches, Advil need not be taken along with Tylenol. Tylenol alone can take care of mild - moderate pain.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have further questions, I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (25 minutes later)

Isn't advil better for the inflammation. ..treating a sinus cold with throat irritation

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Then its OK.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

Pain of sinusitis is better treated with Advil than tylenol. But you can omit Tylenol.
If you are using it as a combination remedy, need not worry in taking them together.

Frequent warm saline gargles and steam inhalation will speed up recovery.

Hope you got cleared now.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad