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Can Cephalexin And Acetaminophen Be Taken Together?
Question: My husband is taking 500 mg cephalexin 3 times a day for a sinus infection. He still has a low fever after 3 days. Can he take acetaminophen 650 mg for fever with the cephalexin?
Brief Answer:
Yes he can
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. With sinus infection fever may accompany. Your husband may take tylenol or preferably advil as it has antiinflammatory properties as well. He can take any of them with cephalaxin. also home remedies like warm comforting beverages, humidified air , steam inhalation helps .
I hope it helps. Take good care of your husband and yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please .
Regards XXXXXXX
Yes he can
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. With sinus infection fever may accompany. Your husband may take tylenol or preferably advil as it has antiinflammatory properties as well. He can take any of them with cephalaxin. also home remedies like warm comforting beverages, humidified air , steam inhalation helps .
I hope it helps. Take good care of your husband and yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please .
Regards XXXXXXX
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