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Can Fast Acting Mucus Relief And Excedrin Cause Severe Stomach Pain?
Hello I have been sick & been taking fast acting mucus relief that has acetaminophen in it, also today I had a headache & took two excedrin. I read that you re are not suppose to take two different pills with acetaminophen. Now my stomach is hurting really bad
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
Hello,
Yes! it contains, Acetaminophen, Aspirin and caffeine which may irritate the gastric mucosa and also, aggravate the peptic ulcer disease.
So you may take tablet Pantaprazol before breakfast for one week
Avoid spicy food and alcohol.
The symptoms may subside with in a day.
If not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes! it contains, Acetaminophen, Aspirin and caffeine which may irritate the gastric mucosa and also, aggravate the peptic ulcer disease.
So you may take tablet Pantaprazol before breakfast for one week
Avoid spicy food and alcohol.
The symptoms may subside with in a day.
If not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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