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I heart my hamstring and i took a advil (ibuprofen) at about 7 its 10 now when can i take another one?
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Any time: advil (ibuprofen) over the counter is 200mg you are allowed 3200 mg of that drug per day with something to eat. advil (ibuprofen) usually prescribed 400mg or 600mg two or three times a day
Answered 4/2/2015
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