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How many 800 mg motrin can i safely take a day?

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Dr. Kornelis Poelstra answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Motrin 800: No more than 3x per day, always with food in your stomach to protect the stomach lining....

Answered 9/19/2020

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