Question 1

i went to pharmacy today to get advil and their new product is ibuprofen sodium 256mg instead of ibuprofen. what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

Different strength: This is the same medication in a generic form and with a different dose.Most of the standard advil (ibuprofen) tabs will be 200 mg..Most dosing in adults calls for 400 mg for simple issues but up to 800 mg every 6-8 hours for an inflammatory condition.

Question 2

can i take naproxen sodium & ibuprofen together?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not recommended to take multiple nsaids together.  There is no need or indication to take them together.  Please discuss with your doctor for more guidance.

Question 3

is naproxen sodium the same prescription as ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

NSAID's: Both are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) but they are not the same medication.

Question 4

i was prescribed divido (diclofenac sodium) with muscerol2. i'm a bit worried to take them, which is safer ibuprofen or diclofenac sodium?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Ibuprofen is the gold standard for inflammatory rx, as long as you have no allergies or side effects to it. 
400 mg po q 6 hrs. for pain, inflammation
The divido with muscerol2 is a also another anti-inflammatory and added muscle relaxant. This med might have more risk for side effects but is safe to take if you need muscle relaxant. see your MD if emesis,rash respiratory effects occur when taking

Question 5

is it safe to take ibuprofen if i'm also on a regular dose of diclofenac sodium?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no issue with using eyedrops of any kind and ibuprofen.

Question 6

i took 220 mg naproxen sodium and then took 400 mg ibuprofen 6 or 7 hours later. is this dangerous? do i have anything to worry about? only did once.

Accepted Answer

Not in danger: The worst you may get is an upset stomach as both can cause a little GI irritation. You may notice also that you bruise a bit easier for a few days and may even get a nose bleed, especially if there is any trauma to your nose ( so don't pick it!). Overall, though, the doses you took just once are so minimal that you are not in any danger and there are no long term side effects.

Question 7

i want to know which is a better product and have less side effects for period pain.
1)  nurofen express. 512mg sodium ibuprofen. 
2) buscofem. 400mg ibuprofen.

thank you?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual pain : Both of these products you have named or ibuprofen and would be similar. The doses are different and the maximum dose of ibuprofen that can be used is 800 mg 3 times daily. Some women benefit from the higher dose, you would have to see how you respond to different doses.

Question 8

is it safe to use sodium ibuprofen  for patients with cardiovascular disease ? please could i get a study taking about this ?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: All of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause sodium retention.  If you have heart failure this retention can push you over the edge and precipitate acute dyspnea. Other forms of heart disease - coonary heart disease for example can certainly tolerated low dose nsaids intermittently.

Question 9

i am not on a regular prescription of diclofenac sodium, but i took one pill today. is it safe to also take one pill of ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

No: No, they are both NSAIDs and should not be taken concurrently.

Question 10

dull, painful ache in shoulder blade going to neck. tried epsom salt, volatren and ibuprofen. what else can i do? doesnt seem to be better after day 3

Accepted Answer

Get to your Doctor: There are so many possibilites here that there is not enough room to list them.  Some of the possibilites can be quite serious.  Besides a simple muscle strain it could be your gallbladder, heart, lungs, blood vessel dissection/anerysm, neck disc or nerve root just to name off a few. To help figure this out get in to your doctor.

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I went to pharmacy today to get advil and their new product is ibuprofen sodium 256mg instead of ibuprofen. what is the difference?

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Can i take naproxen sodium & ibuprofen together?

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Is naproxen sodium the same prescription as ibuprofen?

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I was prescribed divido (diclofenac sodium) with muscerol2. i'm a bit worried to take them, which is safer ibuprofen or diclofenac sodium?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take ibuprofen if i'm also on a regular dose of diclofenac sodium?

A member asked:

I took 220 mg naproxen sodium and then took 400 mg ibuprofen 6 or 7 hours later. is this dangerous? do i have anything to worry about? only did once.

A member asked:

I want to know which is a better product and have less side effects for period pain. 1) nurofen express. 512mg sodium ibuprofen. 2) buscofem. 400mg ibuprofen. thank you?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use sodium ibuprofen for patients with cardiovascular disease ? please could i get a study taking about this ?

A member asked:

I am not on a regular prescription of diclofenac sodium, but i took one pill today. is it safe to also take one pill of ibuprofen?

A member asked:

Dull, painful ache in shoulder blade going to neck. tried epsom salt, volatren and ibuprofen. what else can i do? doesnt seem to be better after day 3

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