Question 1

is it ok to take expired advil (ibuprofen)? (03/12)

Accepted Answer

Expired med: If expiration is 3/12 (end of march 2012) is just a few days experied. Won't be a problem.

Question 2

is it safe to take expired advil (ibuprofen)? i heard that the medication becomes less effective.

Accepted Answer

Safety is relative: If the OTC pain medicine has just expired, within a couple of months, it probably would be OK to use. As u pointed out yourself, expired meds start losing its potency depending upon the time lapsed.

It is always a good practice to regularly clean your medicine closet for expired drugs, as they pose potential risk for unintended use and not let you replenish your stock when you would need them.

Question 3

is it ok to take 3 advil (ibuprofen)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is an acceptable dose to take at one time. Try to make sure you take it with food to minimize GI irritation.

Question 4

is it ok to take 4 advil (ibuprofen) pm at once?

Accepted Answer

No: The amount of benadryl, (diphenhydramine) which is the part of  that medicine that makes you drowsy, would be higher than the recommended amount to take.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

i took advil ibuprofen 200mg 6hrs ago is it ok to take 200mg ibuprofen pm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If indicated (for fever, pain etc).

Question 8

is it ok to take advil (ibuprofen) daily? if not, what can i substitute with?

Accepted Answer

What for?: Depends on what you are taking the Advil (ibuprofen) for? Taking daily Advil (ibuprofen) could cause rebound headaches for example. It could also affect your kidneys especially if you had a condition that can affect those as well( like diabetes or hypertension for example).Depending on what type of pain you are taking it for will determine alternative treatments. See your doctor for evaluation and management of your pain

Question 9

is it ok to take keflex and advil (ibuprofen) together?

Accepted Answer

If you need it: You can take advil (ibuprofen) along with antibiotics without any additional risks. Each drug will carry its own individual risks for side effects and toxicities which will be unchanged. The advil (ibuprofen) can cause stomach inflammation, increase in blood pressure and fluid retention etc.

Question 10

is it ok to take advil cold and sinus with xyzal (levocetirizine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If taken in recommended doses there should be no problem.

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