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Can i take 2 ibuprofen 800 for knee pain?

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ibuprofen: Unfortunately I don't have an age or sex on you so my answer is limited - but the maximum DAILY dose of ibuprofen is 2400 mgs usually dosed in 800mg three times or 600 mg 4 times a day or the OTC version of 200 up to 12 times a day. 1600 mg is a large dose but if taken as a one time "loading dose" with food should be safe. but do take it with food and the is assuming no medical problems

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 11/29/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not in a single dose: Can take this amount in split dose during the day. take care.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/29/2018

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