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Hiya, my partner fell the other day (monday) and sprained his ankle and hes been taking 2 500mg of paracetamol and 2 500mg of ibuprofen.. is this okah amount. he leaves 4 hours between then he says. i dont live with him atm so cant keep eye on him?
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If paracetamol and ibuprofen are used at the same time, the dose should not exceed 500 mg for each every 6 hours as needed, provided his liver is normal.
Answered 7/21/2021
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