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Is advil (ibuprofen) safe to take if i have a prolonged qt interval? how much is safe daily?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ibuprofen: It usually does not cause QT prolongation and maximum dose varies with individual but for average 70 kg person up to 2400 mg would be okay in a day if you don't have other medical problems.

Answered 4/7/2018

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