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Should I Be Worried I Recently Accidentally Took Tylenol 4 Instead Of Regular Tylenol ?

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Question : I recently accidentally took Tylenol 4 instead of regular Tylenol and immediately got red and itchy. It’s subsiding but still worried. I’ve taken both Tylenol and Codeine for numerous years and never had this reaction
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hives

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Seems like you could be having urticaria or hives. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for 3-5 days.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Should I Be Worried I Recently Accidentally Took Tylenol 4 Instead Of Regular Tylenol ?

Brief Answer: Hives Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. Seems like you could be having urticaria or hives. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for 3-5 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.