Question 1

my doc prescribed 75mg of ic diclofenac sod dr twice a day.  what is the equivalent dose of advil (ibuprofen), (ibuprofen) assuming advil (ibuprofen) dose is 200mg/pill?  thank you. davi

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: These meds are entirely different and therefore there is no such thing as an equivalent dose. Figure an Advil (ibuprofen) dose of 1800-2400 mg daily.

Question 2

i take 3 advils 200  mg  for pain.  which is very effective.  is this too much?  i do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours time span.

Accepted Answer

Advildosage: As long s you dont exceed 6 tablets per day you should be okay'

Question 3

i have taken 5 tylenol at 500 mg & 4 advil at 200 mg since 11 am. i am approximately 135 lbs & have eaten with every dosage. can i take advilpm now?

Accepted Answer

What for?: Why are you taking this many pain pills? If the pills you have taken have not provided relief, taking more will only cause toxicity without providing relief. If you have severe pain, consult your doctor or go to the emergency room of a nearby hospital for an evaluation.
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Question 4

is it ok to take 2 tablets of advil (ibuprofen) at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: If you have normal renal function and no gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers, then an occasional dose of 400 mg Ibuprofen (2 tabs) may be ok.  The maximum is 2400 mg per day.  However, you should not take that on a regular basis - it will affect the kidneys and it greatly increases the risk of esophageal or stomach bleeding.  Also, it depends on what other meds you take.  Check with your doctor.

Question 5

what are the dangers of drinking neuro sleep and taking advil liquid tablets 400mg which is 2 pills?

Accepted Answer

None: If it is Neuro Sleep on Amazon it contains 3 mg Melatonin. No problems with that and OTC Advil liquid. 
The  Advil liquid can irritate the stomach so take with food.

Question 6

is it effective to use advil (ibuprofen) tablets for acne?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it: Please forgive my frankness. This is the 21st century. All acne is treatable by today's science. Folk cures are at best adjuncts, at worst impediments to getting you help with a chronic disease that is a serious personal and professional liability. If topical benzoyl peroxide fails after 2 weeks, please get with a scientific physician for topical or systemic rx.

Question 7

can i take advil with antacid and pain relief tablets?

Accepted Answer

Advil: Advil is safe to take with many medicines or antacids, but which pain relief tablets do you mean? Please let us know so we can help you better.

Question 8

will i be okay if i took 1 tablet of advil (ibuprofen) around 10-11 am and then had a shot and 1/2 of vodka at 8:30 pm?

Accepted Answer

Should be OK.: There should be no problem.  However, if you have any worrying symptoms, do get checked.

Question 9

about to take a prescribed adderall ir 10mg tablet right now at 9:00pm,  would it be okay to take an advil pm at around 2:30am to be able to sleep?

Accepted Answer

What??: If you are taking Adderall (a stimulant) at  9 pm - that is why you aren't sleeping. Take the Adderall much earlier in the day - and you may not need any sleep aid.

Question 10

if i  take 4 advil every 8 hrs will i receive the same  benefits as  one 800mg tablet of ibuprofen or does it lose potency being in multiple tablets?

Accepted Answer

Should be the same: Four of the 200mg tablets will have the same effect as one of the 800mg tablets.  A patient should not notice any difference between taking 4 small tablets or one big tablet.

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My doc prescribed 75mg of ic diclofenac sod dr twice a day. what is the equivalent dose of advil (ibuprofen), (ibuprofen) assuming advil (ibuprofen) dose is 200mg/pill? thank you. davi

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I take 3 advils 200 mg for pain. which is very effective. is this too much? i do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours time span.

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I have taken 5 tylenol at 500 mg & 4 advil at 200 mg since 11 am. i am approximately 135 lbs & have eaten with every dosage. can i take advilpm now?

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Is it ok to take 2 tablets of advil (ibuprofen) at once?

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What are the dangers of drinking neuro sleep and taking advil liquid tablets 400mg which is 2 pills?

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Is it effective to use advil (ibuprofen) tablets for acne?

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Can i take advil with antacid and pain relief tablets?

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Will i be okay if i took 1 tablet of advil (ibuprofen) around 10-11 am and then had a shot and 1/2 of vodka at 8:30 pm?

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About to take a prescribed adderall ir 10mg tablet right now at 9:00pm, would it be okay to take an advil pm at around 2:30am to be able to sleep?

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If i take 4 advil every 8 hrs will i receive the same benefits as one 800mg tablet of ibuprofen or does it lose potency being in multiple tablets?

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