Can Ibuprofen Be A Substitute For Tylenol?
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : can ibuprofen be a substitute for Tylenol?
                                                       
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
Yes it can be substituted
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes Ibuprofen can be substituted for Tylenol. Ibuprofen is basically a pain killer and reduces the swelling and inflammation. Tylenol basically controls the fever. They can be used inter-changably as they have similar actions.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Vaishalee
                                    
                            Yes it can be substituted
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes Ibuprofen can be substituted for Tylenol. Ibuprofen is basically a pain killer and reduces the swelling and inflammation. Tylenol basically controls the fever. They can be used inter-changably as they have similar actions.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Vaishalee
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