Question 1

how much advil (ibuprofen) can i take in 24 hours

Accepted Answer

1800mg: You probably should not exceed 1800mg a day.  This all depends on your age, weight, renal function, and any comorbid medical conditions you might have.  There is no one right number.

Question 2

is it ok to take 2 doses of 8oo mg of advil (ibuprofen) in 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes: It depends upon what it is being taken for as advil (ibuprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and can interfere with healing of injuries or bones.

Question 3

my ibuprofen 600 was prescribed to take one every 6 hours. is it safe to take 2 at a time every 24 hours instead?

Accepted Answer

No: Be care with ibuprofen. I have seen kidney failure due to overuse.

Question 4

how should i space out a garlic pill and ibuprofen. i took one garlic pill yesterday now im on my period and need to take ibuprofen for my cramps. its been over 24 hours? i usually take 1 800mg ibuprofen pill?

Accepted Answer

: It doesn't matter at all. They can be taken together.

Question 5

is it ok for me to take one 5 mg oxycontin pill that was't prescribed to me, for my severe ear pain. i hit the 6 pill limit in 24 hours for ibuprofen and need something until i go to the drs tomorrow or would it b better to take 2 more ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: Given that possession of that pill, or evidence you took it, regardless of your situation could land you in jail I would avoid it. Placing a heating pad on the involved side of your head may give enough relief to get you through. If the doc decided your situation required that level of pain meds you could possess/use them with no risk.

Question 6

how many hours do i have to separate 600 mg of ibuprofen. can i take it 6-7 hours apart. using it to treat pericarditis w/ pericardial effusion per dr?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Recommend every 6 hr 600mg. Not exceed 2400 mg. daily. After 2 wks check with MD on how you are progressing and how to taper ibuprophen

Question 7

can i take 800 mg of advil (ibuprofen) after taking 2 excedrin s a hour ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: there are no drug interactions and you can alternate Excedrin and advil (ibuprofen). Always follow the directions on the "Drug Facts" label and do not exceed maximum daily dose.

Question 8

are 2 advils (ibuprofen) within 24 hours okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: read the package label to make sure none of the contraindications apply to you.

Question 9

i took advil (ibuprofen) almost 4 hours ago, can i take alive now?

Accepted Answer

Anti inflammatory.: Yes you may take aleve, (naproxen) but do not have this as  a habit to avid irritation to stomach and other side effects.

Question 10

i took 600 mg ibuprofen about 2 hours ago, is it alright to take another before it fully wares off?

Accepted Answer

Wait a little longer: The maximum daily dose for Ibuprofen is 2,400 mg per day.    This means you could safely take your 600 mg tablet every 4 hours.  I hope you start feeling better soon!

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How much ibuprofen can i take in 24 hours

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How much advil (ibuprofen) can i take in 24 hours

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Is it ok to take 2 doses of 8oo mg of advil (ibuprofen) in 24 hours?

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My ibuprofen 600 was prescribed to take one every 6 hours. is it safe to take 2 at a time every 24 hours instead?

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How should i space out a garlic pill and ibuprofen. i took one garlic pill yesterday now im on my period and need to take ibuprofen for my cramps. its been over 24 hours? i usually take 1 800mg ibuprofen pill?

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Is it ok for me to take one 5 mg oxycontin pill that was't prescribed to me, for my severe ear pain. i hit the 6 pill limit in 24 hours for ibuprofen and need something until i go to the drs tomorrow or would it b better to take 2 more ibuprofen?

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How many hours do i have to separate 600 mg of ibuprofen. can i take it 6-7 hours apart. using it to treat pericarditis w/ pericardial effusion per dr?

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Can i take 800 mg of advil (ibuprofen) after taking 2 excedrin s a hour ago?

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Are 2 advils (ibuprofen) within 24 hours okay?

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I took advil (ibuprofen) almost 4 hours ago, can i take alive now?

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I took 600 mg ibuprofen about 2 hours ago, is it alright to take another before it fully wares off?

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