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Is there a "ceiling dose" for ibuprofen? i.e. how does a 800mg as opposed to 400mg differ in absorption?

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See full answer : Nsaids have maximal safety dose. For Ibuprofen it is 2400 mg a day. No difference in absorbtion.

Answered 12/17/2018

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