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Hi! can i take ibuprofen with nitrofurantoin mono mcr?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Safe to take both medication if indicated and you are not allergic to either of them. They don't interact with each other

Answered 2/23/2018

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Fine together: These medications are not known to not negatively interact, so taking them together should be fine.

Answered 4/25/2016

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