I've been really sick the past couple days and I was wondering if I could take more than the recommended dose for the Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Severe. On the box it says 2 tablets every 4 hours for adults, but that didn't really take care of all my symptoms yesterday. I am a 23 year old male and 6'1" 200lbs with no outstanding medical conditions.
The active ingredients of the medicine are as follows:
Acetaminophen-325mg
Dextromethorphan HBr-10mg
Guaifenesin-200mg
Phenylephrine HCI-5mg
2006-09-12 02:31:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
No. If they said 2 take 2. Taking three is overdosing. Think of it this way. If the dosage is two twice daily, that's 4/day, 20/week, 80/month. Now if you were taking 3 that would be 6/day, 30/week, 120/month. Would you take 40 extra pills for the month? You might be dead before that.
2006-09-12 02:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by leilis4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The FDA puts on the box the recommended dose for a reason. You may have a reaction if you take more than the recommended dose. Some medications take time to react to your body. Some meds take 2-3 days. While some take 4 weeks. In your case though it might just be a couple days before you see any changes. I took this medication earlier this year and I had an allergic reaction to it. Take the recommended dose every 4 hours and if things don't start to relieve I would call your family doctor and see if it is just a cold, sinuses, allergies, etc.... Also Tylenol contain Acetaminophen which is a fever reducer and a pain reliever. Large quanities of acetaminophen can cause liver damage and/or disease. Be careful!
2006-09-12 02:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Doni Jean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the 2 aren't working for you--adding a third pill is not going to work any better. Try another medication instead. Ask the pharmacist at the drug store to make a recommendation for you.
2006-09-12 02:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a local pharmacist, and ask the actual pharmacist whether or not it is ok. It would take less time calling them, than waiting on here....plus they go through 3+ years of extra schooling to answer questions like this.
Hope you feel better.
2006-09-12 02:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by CBL123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetamophine damages the liver in large doses. Taken several times a day you run a risk of damage and jaundice.
2006-09-12 02:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah you are a big boy and the little pill (one more as usual dose) don't throw you over. Just don't take the whole bottle at once!
2006-09-12 02:36:51 · answer #6 · answered by CC Top 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reducing fat is 9 0% about eating the proper food
2016-03-26 21:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just take the whole bottle, that way we don't have to listen to your tom-fullery questions! You could possibly have AIDS from all the butt lovin, so I would recommend that when you take the whole bottle you insert it rectally.
2006-09-12 02:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by J-DOG77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say that it shouldn't be a problem...i mean look at all the druggies who abuse these types of meds all the time, ya know?
I'm no dr. but i think you could...you may be real tired...so just make sure you drink plenty of liquids and lots of rest,
2006-09-12 03:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by tigerlily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but confirm with a doctor.
2006-09-12 02:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by Rick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋