i have a cold and also very small ulcer's in my intestine.. i am taking prevacid for my ucler's and i am not taking Dimitussin and tylenol for my cold.. will taking those 2 medicine worsen my ulcer? or iy has no effect on it . plz let me know. thankx
2007-12-04 07:23:52 · 2 answers · asked by Slice of Heaven* 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Acetaminophen is not a problem with ulcers - its aspirin, ibuprofen, and Alleve that you should avoid.
2007-12-04 08:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any anti-inflammatory medication can exacerbate ulcerations in your intestinal mucosa. However, Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the least damaging of the alternatives. If you do not have a fever and are not in a fair amount of pain, you would do best to avoid taking any cold remedy containing acetaminophen. Read the labels carefully, or consult your pharmacist. While not necessarily easy to find, these medications do exist.
2007-12-04 23:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Gregg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋