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If i take a 800mg. iburphofin at 5:00 how soon could i take another one pain is very severe arthritis?

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6 hours later: 6 hours later. I would not exceed 2, 400 mg daily although some doctor use up to 3, 200 mg daily.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

If you need...: That much, there are better medications to take. Ask you treating doctor for a recommendation.

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