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I went to pharmacy today to get advil and their new product is ibuprofen sodium 256mg instead of ibuprofen. what is the difference?
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Different strength: This is the same medication in a generic form and with a different dose.Most of the standard advil (ibuprofen) tabs will be 200 mg..Most dosing in adults calls for 400 mg for simple issues but up to 800 mg every 6-8 hours for an inflammatory condition.
Answered 9/9/2013
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None: There is no significant difference.Be sure to follow the dosing instructions and never exceed them unless you are under the care of your doctor.
Answered 9/4/2013
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