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My friend has been overdosing on ibuprofen shes taken 10 200 mg every other day for about 5 days. and about 18 in the 48 hrs. what should she do?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Reasonable doses: People have used Ibuprofen in doses up to 3, 200 mg a day with a common dose being 2, 400 mg daily. Your friend's doses are within acceptable limits.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

My friend has been overdosing on ibuprofen shes taken 10 200 mg every other day for about 5 days. and about 18 in the 48 hrs. what should she do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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