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Do you know the highest safe amount of acetaminophen and ibuprofen to take?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends on weight: Child or adult? Follow directions on the package and you should be safe.

Answered 5/22/2013

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Factors: Assuming you have no allergies to these drugs, it depends upon your weight, general health, some medical conditions, whether or not you are pregnant (for women) and other medications that you are taking, not to mention individual variances from person to person.

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