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I'm in the marine corps and every physical year i need to run a physical fitness test. can i take 2 200mg of ibuprofen so my shins won't give out?
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Ibuprofen: Yes. But if you continue to have shin pain it should be evaluated for cause.
Answered 3/1/2013
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Unless: You have an allergy to ibuprofen, 400 mg as a single dose for a 22 year old fit and able enough to be a marine is a small dose. Larger daily doses for pain are often advised.
Answered 3/17/2013
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