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I had a new mirena inserted today. doc said to take 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hrs but 200 mg otc bottle says 2. is it safe to take 3?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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Yes!!: You have to follow doctor recommendation. It safe to take higher dose of ibuprofen for few days.

Answered 2/5/2017

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A member asked:

I had a new mirena inserted today. doc said to take 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hrs but 200 mg otc bottle says 2. is it safe to take 3?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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