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Can Cephalexin And Acetaminophen Be Taken Together?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (27 minutes later)
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
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Can Cephalexin And Acetaminophen Be Taken Together?

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