Flu & Cold Medicine with Acetaminophen
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Acetaminophen For Flu
If you're suffering from a fever, aching muscles, a headache, fatigue, a cough and a runny nose, you may want to consider taking acetaminophen for flu. CVS' range of cold and flu remedies that contain acetaminophen includes capsules, tablets and liquid medicines that can help get rid of flu symptoms and quickly help you feel better. Cold medicines with acetaminophen can help relieve a fever and improve your comfort to let you rest and recover more peacefully.
What are the Best Flu & Cold Medicine with Acetaminophen Brands?
Is Acetaminophen Good for Flu Symptoms?
Thanks to its ability to bring down fevers and ease pain, acetaminophen is considered a good treatment for colds and flu. Products such as Tylenol Cold + Flu and Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil use the drug in combination with other active ingredients to help fight the aches, pains, coughs and fevers associated with the flu.
Should You Take Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for the Flu?
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen work in slightly different ways to help alleviate flu symptoms. While acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory, fighting pain by reducing the swelling and inflammation that causes it.
Whether to take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for flu depends on your personal preference and which works best for you. Some people find acetaminophen helps to ease their head and muscle aches, while others find ibuprofen is more effective at alleviating their pain. If you prefer ibuprofen, be sure to shop cold medicine with ibuprofen.
If you’re unsure which medication to take, speak with your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
How to Take Acetaminophen for the Flu
When taking acetaminophen for gripe symptoms, always follow the instructions on the label or packaging for dosage and how frequently to take the medication. Each product contains slightly different levels of acetaminophen and other active ingredients, so they may vary in the way they're administered to adults and children.
Is Acetaminophen Good for a Cold?
Acetaminophen is the painkiller included in most Tylenol products and is well-known as an effective and gentle way to ease everyday aches and pains in adults and children. As it's common for many people to experience a sore throat or headache with any viral illness, including a cold or flu, acetaminophen cold medicines might be an effective way to relieve these symptoms.
Acetaminophen can also help ease the fever of influenza and certain other respiratory illnesses, leaving you feeling more comfortable and helping you get enough quality rest to recover more quickly. Cold medicines that pair the ingredient with cough suppressants, nasal decongestants or antihistamines can also help address most other typical symptoms you might experience while sick.
What is Cold Medicine with Acetaminophen?
On its own, acetaminophen can be used to help relieve the pain of headaches, muscle aches, and more. When it's added to cold medicine, it works together with other ingredients to help provide the relief from the symptoms associated with the common cold. Most cold medicine with acetaminophen contains other ingredients designed to relieve a stuffy nose, help diminish coughing, and help you feel better in general. You'll find this medicine in several forms including syrups, cough drops, tablets, softgels, and more. Read the full ingredients list to ensure that you can take the other ingredients in addition to acetaminophen.
Can Acetaminophen Help With Runny Nose?
Acetaminophen by itself can't help relieve a runny nose, but it may reduce the sinus, ear and throat pain that can occur with congestion. Many acetaminophen-based cold medicines, such as Vicks DayQuil or Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion, contain a nasal decongestant or antihistamine ingredient that helps relieve your runny nose. You may also consider pairing a decongestant nasal spray with acetaminophen for cold and flu treatment, but ask your pharmacist or doctor about the combination first.