Question 1

can i take 4 advil (ibuprofen) at one time?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: If the advil (ibuprofen) are 200 mg Ibuprofen and you are an otherwise healthy person with no contraindications.  No pregnancy, no GI bleeding, no renal insufficiency.  That is a prescription dose and we only recommend high doses like that with professional counsel.  It's better to stick with the dose on the bottle unless your personal physician has instructed you otherwise.  High dose nsaids have risk.

Question 2

i have a groin muscle strain. i weigh 210 lbs. can i take 4 advil (ibuprofen) tablets, how may time per day, and for how long?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Avoid Ibuprofen if you have high blood pressure, kidney problems, ulcers, or on blood thinners (check package insert for other precautions). Use the least effective amount (like 3 tabs). Four (4x200=800 mg) is the most you should take at one time, and for a short period of time you could do that four times a day. If you have other medical problems, talk to your primary.

Question 3

i started getting a toothache last night. i contacted my dentist and he said i can take up to 4 advil (ibuprofen)  every 6 hours    i have been taking 1 every 3 h?

Accepted Answer

OK: Hope you're feeling some relief.

Question 4

i was told to take 600-800 mg of advil every four hours for 24 hours before a mammogram. this is way over the 3200mg max. how do i do this safely?

Accepted Answer

2400 mgm: per 24 hours is the MAXIMUM recommended dosage.. This would allow you to take 600 mgm every 6 hours or 800 mgm every 8 hours...
This should be adequate for a Mammogram examination under usual conditions
Hope this is helpfuul
Dr Z

Question 5

can you take advil (ibuprofen) four days prior to surgery?

Accepted Answer

Check with your Doc: Usually physicians will hold these medications for about 5 days.  This may be different for your surgeon and they type of surgery.  I would give them a call.

Question 6

is it ok to take advil (ibuprofen) in four hours after you have taken dayquil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It should not be a problem.

Question 7

i took regular advil (ibuprofen) four hours ago. can i take an advil (ibuprofen) cold and sinus now?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Depending on what your original dose was, it would be advisable to wait 2 more hours before taking the medication. Dosing of ibuprofen (which is in Advil) is maximum 800mg ever 6-8 hours.

Question 8

i have had a headach four 7 days on my left side of my head right behind my eye . it starts right when i wack up and it gets hurting more every hour in tell i take 4 advil and lay down and put ice on it for hours and then that does not work all the time .

Accepted Answer

First : First of all vodka and advil (ibuprofen) is a dangerous combination.This could adversely affect your liver and could cause liver damage and possibly failure which could be lethal.  The maximum amount of advil (ibuprofen) is 3200mg/day and no more than 800mg every 6 hours. An over the counter advil (ibuprofen) tab is 200mg. As far as your headache goes, if it has been present for 7 days then this definitely warrants a medical evaluation. It sounds like a cluster headache. Your doctor will be able to tell you what their diagnosis is after a complete evaluation and give you appropriate treatment.
Best of luck.

Question 9

dentist told me today to take 600mg advil (ibuprofen) every four hours until my root canal on monday. is this safe?

Accepted Answer

For most people: Is your kidney function normal? Have you ever had stomach bleeding? Do you take aspirin? Other meds? Probably your pain control will be just as good at twice a day.

Question 10

my daughter who is almost 16, has taken four advils so far today (for period pain). the last advil was taken two hours ago. it is not helping much. can she try midol and how much time needs to pass before she can take it today? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: The main ingredient in Midol is acetaminophen and she can take that medication as and when she needs it. She should not take more 3 gm of acetaminophen in one day, no alcohol.

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Can i take 4 advil (ibuprofen) at one time?

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I have a groin muscle strain. i weigh 210 lbs. can i take 4 advil (ibuprofen) tablets, how may time per day, and for how long?

A member asked:

I started getting a toothache last night. i contacted my dentist and he said i can take up to 4 advil (ibuprofen) every 6 hours i have been taking 1 every 3 h?

A member asked:

I was told to take 600-800 mg of advil every four hours for 24 hours before a mammogram. this is way over the 3200mg max. how do i do this safely?

A member asked:

Can you take advil (ibuprofen) four days prior to surgery?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take advil (ibuprofen) in four hours after you have taken dayquil?

A member asked:

I took regular advil (ibuprofen) four hours ago. can i take an advil (ibuprofen) cold and sinus now?

A member asked:

I have had a headach four 7 days on my left side of my head right behind my eye . it starts right when i wack up and it gets hurting more every hour in tell i take 4 advil and lay down and put ice on it for hours and then that does not work all the time .

A member asked:

Dentist told me today to take 600mg advil (ibuprofen) every four hours until my root canal on monday. is this safe?

A member asked:

My daughter who is almost 16, has taken four advils so far today (for period pain). the last advil was taken two hours ago. it is not helping much. can she try midol and how much time needs to pass before she can take it today? thanks?

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