if your pregnant can you take tylenol or aspirin
If you have pain during pregnancy, you may take Tylenol or acetaminophen up to 2 tablets or 650 mg every 4 hours. Do not take aspirin during your pregnancy unless instructed to do so by your physician. Aspirin may cause problems with blood clotting and cause other problems during labor and delivery. Do not take ibuprofen (Advil) unless instructed by your physician, especially in the last 3 months of your pregnancy. If a headache persists for more than 24 hours, you should call your physician.
Having said that, if youâre using Tylenol to treat a headache, make sure not to take more than the maximum recommended dosage of 4000 mg in one day. Overdoses of Tylenol can, of course, be dangerous at any time, whether youâre pregnant or not, and can result in liver and kidney damage. And remember, a lot of the over-the-counter headache medicines that contain acetaminophen may also include ingredients such as aspirin and caffeine, so check the packaging. Once youâve had the baby (and hopefully are breast-feeding) itâs also safe to use Tylenol for your aches and pains. Only a very small amount gets into your breast milk. Reassurance has been given by The American Academy of Pediatrics, which has pronounced that Tylenol is safe to take while breast-feeding.