Headaches, fevers, menstrual cramps, back pain…they're all good reasons to take ibuprofen — better known as Advil or Motrin — but when should you stop?
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Like all over-the-counter medicines, ibuprofen should not be taken in excess. Therefore, for people aged 12 years and over, we recommend one 200 mg tablet (or two tablets if necessary) every four to six hours. In addition, the maximum daily dose is 1,200 mg – or six tablets.
However, caution should be exercised because other medicines may contain ibuprofen, as is the case with Robax Platinum. It is also not recommended to combine this medication with another anti-inflammatory, such as naproxen (Aleve) or diclofenac (Voltaren Emulgel), as stated on the Jean Coutu Pharmacy website.
“I have patients who don't realize that Advil and ibuprofen are the same thing, so they take both,” he said. The New York Times American doctor Sarah Ruff, a physician at the UNC Family Medicine Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Under prescription
Sometimes the doctor may prescribe a higher dose of up to 3200 mg, depending on the condition The New York Times. However, they only do this for a short period of up to two weeks to get a better effect, for example after surgery or an injury, explains Lauren Haggerty, a clinical pharmacist in the US.
side effects
Since this medication can cause stomach irritation, it is recommended to take it while taking it. “Try to avoid irritating foods such as coffee, spicy foods and alcohol” is also recommended on Jean Coutu's website.
In some cases, ibuprofen can affect kidney and heart health. For this reason it is recommended to limit the use of this medication. The doctor concluded: “If you need it for more than two weeks, this is a good sign that you need to see your doctor.”Dr Raff.
