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Taking ibuprofen 800mg every 6 hours after c-section is this okay? i'm on day 6

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Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Yes: That's a common dose for post partum pain relief after a cesarean section. However, That is the maximum daily limit of 3.2 g/day. If you have renal issues, or have limited pain, you can take it every 8 hours for pain control

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/9/2015

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A member asked:

Taking ibuprofen 800mg every 6 hours after c-section is this okay? i'm on day 6

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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