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What is max safe single dose of paracetamol & ibuprofen together ? , thanks !
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Single dose: Paracetamol 1g and Ibuprofen 400mg.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Maximum dose: Typical ibuprofen doses range from 400 to 800 mg in adults. Paracetamol doses range from 325 mg to 1000 mg. They can be given at the same time, but I recommend waiting for 30-60 minutes to see if the second medication is warranted.
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