Question 1

i accidentally took 2 more advil pm four hours later what can i expect?

Accepted Answer

: No harm will come from the extra dose. Doses equivalent to 4 or even 6 pills at once sometimes are used for certain medical conditions.

Question 2

does advil (ibuprofen) pm work?

Accepted Answer

In what way?: It can relieve pain of certain types and if it relieves pain a can allow a person to relax and go to sleep.  It can also allow person to function more normally.However one must always consider the type of medicine it is, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatoryand it can have significant side effects including kidney problems intestinal bleeding problems water retention among the most prominent.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can a advil pm stop my period?

Accepted Answer

Advil and periods: It should not.  If you are having disruptions to your period, you could have a medical condition or are pregnancy.  Please see your doctor.

Question 6

muscle relaxer with advil (ibuprofen) pm, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Advil pm is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal medication and diphenhydramine. There should be no problem with using a muscle relaxant with the advil. Might have slightly increased somnolence.

Question 7

i was wondering what's better for a toothache advil (ibuprofen) pm or tramadol?

Accepted Answer

Neither: See a dentist and don't depend on pills. Pain will be there when pills wear off.

Question 8

can you take advil pm after you just took dayquil within the same hour?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But be careful on taking too much of either. Follow the directions

Question 9

i took a dose of advil cold and sinus then two hours later took a dose of advil pm. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Depends how much ?: Of you took Advil sinus is  Advil with decongescent and Advil PM is Advil with Benadryl. Usually there is 200 - 400 mg in a pill of Advil . maximum dose of Advil is 800 mg every 8 h ( 3 x  24 hours) . Always take with food . Some decongescent can upset sleep and offsetting with Advil PM not greatest idea but ok short time. Drink plenty of fluids, steam inhalation, nasal saline rinse to help conges

Question 10

i have been taking 2 advil pm before bed each night for years. i have just gone off it.  how long will it take for it to leave my body completely?

Accepted Answer

24 hours: Takes 24 hours after the time of last dose fornit to be eliminated from the body through the urine in an healthy individual.

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

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Can a advil pm stop my period?

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Muscle relaxer with advil (ibuprofen) pm, is this okay?

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I was wondering what's better for a toothache advil (ibuprofen) pm or tramadol?

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Can you take advil pm after you just took dayquil within the same hour?

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I took a dose of advil cold and sinus then two hours later took a dose of advil pm. is that ok?

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I have been taking 2 advil pm before bed each night for years. i have just gone off it. how long will it take for it to leave my body completely?

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