Tylenol Or Ibuprofen After Covid Vaccine
COVID-19Common questionCan you take Tylenol or Advil after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?Yes, it's perfectly fine to take Tylenol or Advil after the COVID-19 vaccine. This is recommended by experts because it can help ease the side effects you might experience.
Can I take ibuprofen after the COVID-19 booster?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people talk to their doctors about taking over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, or antihistamines, for any pain and discomfort after getting vaccinated.
Can You Take Tylenol, Ibuprofen With the COVID Booster Shot?
How can I reduce the pain after the COVID-19 vaccine?
To reduce pain and discomfort where the shot is givenApply a clean, cool, wet washcloth over the area.Use or exercise your arm.
Possible Side Effects After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
There are no approved at home treatments for COVID-19 at this time. For symptom management, we recommend acetaminophen (Tylenol) to control fever or pain. If Tylenol doesn’t help your symptoms, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) can be used, but only at recommended doses.
Additional COVID-19 Questions
What pain medication can I take after the COVID-19 vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control says that you can take over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen (like Advil), aspirin, antihistamines or acetaminophen (like Tylenol), if you have side effects after getting vaccinated for Covid. As with any medication, the CDC recommends talking to your doctor first.
CDC: Safe to take Tylenol or OTC pain medications after Covid vaccine