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Is it ok to take 1 or 2 doses of 400 mg ibuprofen every day for 15 days in a month? i have endometriosis and i have pain for around 15-16 days a month
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YES: This should not cause any issues; hoever, please take medicine only as needed and do not exceed dosing directions.
Answered 6/24/2016
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