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How much ibuprofen can you take in one day and not harm your liver?
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Limit use: 2400mg maximum of ibuprofen(advil) per day. Acetaminophen(tylenol), no more than 2000mg/day to be relatively safe. There are risks even with lower doses.
Answered 5/18/2017
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