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Paracetamol should always be the first choice as it has fewer side effects than ibuprofen. It is therefore better to take paracetamol first and then use ibuprofen 2-3 hours later - but only if the paracetamol has not worked in controlling your symptoms.
The chemist says - it is best to avoid taking several different pain medicines all at once because of stomach upset, nausea, and the possibility that you might not need all that medicine!
You need to separate different types of pain medication. In this case, you can use the "Three Hour Switch" that doctors explain to all parents. Take one medicine, then after three hours, switch and take the next one. Three hours after that, switch back to the first one. Keep switching back and forth until you feel better.
You should reconsider the need to take both paracetamol and ibuprofen on a daily basis because it's best to avoid taking unnecessary medicines.
Avoid taking ibuprofen and aspirin together. They can cause serious stomach upset which can lead to indigestion, gastritis and ulcers.
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∙ 11y agoYes you can, but note the following:
Ibuprofen, like aspirin, reduces pain perception and is also an anti-inflammatory drug. Ibuprofen can also cause stomach problems, which may get as bad as demanding professional attention.
Paracetamol reduces pain and fever (temperature), just like aspirin, but isn't an anti-inflammatory drug. It is relatively safe to use and definitely safer to use than ibuprofen.
When pain is not relieved within a normal time-frame, by a normal dose (read the package leaflet) of paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen; you should always consult a medical professional (MD, nurse practitioner or pharmacist).
It is not recommended to use aspirin or ibuprofen to combat inflammation without a doctors consult.
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∙ 15y agoYes, I THINK You can Hmm...to be honest, I'd rather see a more confident answer!
Yes, you can. There are already products on the market which contain both paracetamol and aspirin, e.g. Anadin Extra.
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∙ 14y agoYes you can take the two together, however the most effective use of the two for pain and/or fever reduction is to cycle them taking one, then the other 4-6 hours later.
Ibuprofen does negate the stroke preventing properties of aspirin if you are on a low-dose aspirin regimen.
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∙ 16y agoibuprofen is an anti-inflam and paracetamol is a pain killer. Make sure you take ibuprofen with food. People can overdose on paracetamol
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∙ 12y agoYes you can, but who am I to know I am not a pharmacist, I am only going to to tell you that is what the pharmacist told me...
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Can you take paracetamol and Ibuprofen together for sciatica?
Paracetamol and ibuprofen work in your body in differant ways meaning that you can take them together, though not recomended. try this: 10am -Ibuprofen 12pm -paracetamol 2pm -ibuprofen 4pm -paracetamol and so on.
Is it safe for me to take paracetamol and ibuprofen when you are 13 week pregnant?
You can take paracetamol. Ibuprofen should be avoided in pregnancy.
What can you take for pain with Ibuprofen?
Paracetamol is ok to take with ibuprofen. When i was in hospital i had 2 lots of each.
How much paracetamal and ibrofen can you take at once?
You can take paracetamol four times a day, and ibuprofen 3 times. So you could take 1000mg of paracetamol (2 tablets, if you're over 12) with breakfast, lunch and dinner and at bedtime, and 400mg of ibuprofen (if over 12) mid morning, mid afternoon and mid evening, for a painkilling regime where you get to take something every couple of hours. If you were having to do this all day every day, you should be visiting your GP for optimal help with your symptoms. You can take the tablets together, if you had a headache you could take two paracetamol and 400mg ibuprofen together, or 500mg of paracetamol and 200mg ibuprofen - always better to start with the smaller dose and see if it works for you before going in with the maximum! But you still need to remain within the daily limits described.
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What can a diabetic take for headaches?
Usual analgesics will do. Like soluble aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen should do.
What can you do for the pain of your bottom braces?
take painkillers eg: paracetamol or ibuprofen
Can you take cocodamol and Ibuprofen together?
Yes you can take cocodamol and ibuprofen together, You should take the cocodamol in between taking the ibuprofen at four to six hour intervals. The ibuprofen is prescribed for arthritus as it is an anti inflamatory and the cocodamol is a pain killer.
Paracetamol and codeine and ibuprofen together?
Yes, this combination is fine to take together, just make sure you stick to the recommended doses, and stay under the daily maximum dosage.
What is a maximum dose of paracetamol one can take?
Depending on your age, and wheather or not you have a history of liver/gastric problems means this can not be a personal answer. However, for an adult, with no history of gastric/liver problems OR history of allergic reactions to paracetamol or Ibuprofen, you can take up to 1g of paracetamol, and 400mg of ibuprofen.
Can you take 2 ibuprofen and 2 paracetamol together?
No, it's always good to buy only one type of analgesics that is not prescribed by your doctor Yes it is fine to take paracetamol and ibuprofen together as long as you remember that ibuprofen should be taken every 6 hours! its one of the strongest painkillers you can get without prescription, and often the 1st course of treatment a doctor would suggest anyway
Can you take parecetamol codeine and ibuprofen together with alcohol?
In relation to your question; no you can't have alcohol with codeine/ ibuprofen or paracetamol; there should be instructions as to what substances you are allowed to have along with medication but I would refrain from mixing drugs together or drinking until you have finished your course of medication.
