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A member asked:
Can u use an anti- inflammatory (nsaids) throat spray along with ibuprofens tablets ?
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One or the other: It`s unnecessary and not advisable. Oral NASAIDS get into most tissues-local sprays are local but with some small systemic absorption. Don`t do both.
Answered 10/16/2014
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