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What amount motrin in mgs can you take in 24 hours?

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Dr. Joseph Girone answered

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3200 mg: 800 mg 4x/day; no more frequent then every 6 hrs. Is the maximum dose. Those with kidney or liver disease should not use these agents, as a class referred to as nsaid's, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Answered 12/3/2014

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