Generally, it’s safe to take acetaminophen and ibuprofen together for short-term relief of severe symptoms. It’s important to ensure you don’t take more than the recommended daily dose for each.

If you’re in pain and you’re looking for relief in the form of an over-the-counter drug, you’ve got a slew of options. There’s acetaminophen, or Tylenol. There’s ibuprofen, which is used ...