to answer your question directly i would not take more than the maximum daily recommended dose of any product containing acetaminophen for more than several days. acetaminophen should be taken with caution especially by individuals who may drink alcohol or have any medical condition of the liver. treatment of a fever is directed at the cause of the infection. acetaminophen may be taken to reduce fevers of 103. degrees or less. a fever that is at least 103 degrees or last longer than 5 days should be evaluated by a medical professional s you have done. also it is helpful to keep in mind that the body’s temperature tends to rise during the evening and night hours. consuming plenty of fluids is also helpful in controlling the negative feelings associated with having a fever. typically a fever is a symptom of some underlying illness. a likely suspect may be a viral infection. was a diagnosis made for your condition? not all antibiotics are effective for all infections. antibiotic treatment must be tailored to the specific infection that it is intended to treat. besides congestion and fever your doctor most likely considered other symptoms before prescribing the antibiotic. it is reasonable to have seen some improvement in your overall medical condition within a few days of starting the antibiotic treatment. since this has not happened for you i recommend that you contact your doctor and notify them of your response to the acetaminophen and antibiotic treatment and stay well hydrated. a visit to the local hospital emergency room may be justified if you cannot reach your doctor or your condition worsens.
how long should i continue taking acetaminophen if fever doesn't go down? . took expectorant that contained acetaminophen for severe congestion (no fever) for 2 1/2 days. third day i missed a dose and by evening had fever of 103. was prescribed antibiotic and am continuing expectorant. it's been 3 days temp. anywhere from 99. 9 to 101. 6. is it normal for a fever to persist this long?