Melting Point
melting point will definitely distinguish them since the melting point of acetaminophen is about 169 - 172 and ibuprofen is 75-78. You can also do an NMR spectroscopy and count the number of protons that you see.
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i recently did this project and our hypothesis was that out of our four pain relievers (naproxen sodium - like aleve, acetaminophen - like tylenol, aspirin, and ibuprofen - like motrin), naproxen sodium would take the longest to dissolve while ibuprofen and acetaminophen would dissolve the quickest. our hypothesis was proved partially right: naproxen sodium did take the longest to dissolve. however, aspirin was the quickest, not acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Customer: Do you have any over-the-counter painkillers? Shopkeeper: Yes, we have a variety of painkillers available. Would you like one with ibuprofen or acetaminophen? Customer: I prefer ibuprofen. Do you have any that also help with inflammation? Shopkeeper: Yes, we have ibuprofen that specifically targets inflammation. Would you like to try that one?
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is quite safe during pregnancy but I would avoid aspirin and ibuprofen unless prescribed by your doctor.
Only by chemical analysis.
Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen,& acetaminophen are different substances Although they are different there is in incresed liklihood you will be allergic to ibuprobin as well. I recently developed an allergy to both and have an identcal reaction (itchy welts on face). I had a reaction to Naproxen. Hives, itchy and swelling, but to this day I can take ibuprofen with no problems.
I've heard many, but this is a new one. No. There is no chemical relationship or similarity between ibuprofen (isobutylpropanoicphenolic acid) and the primary psychoactive chemical in cannabis, THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol); so, there is no possibility that you would test positive for THC by using ibuprofen.
I would not recommend taking Tylenol after lorcet. Lorcet contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen, and Tylenol is acetaminophen. Taking both may result in too much acetaminophen. The max dose of acetaminophen per day is 4 gm. Taking more than 4 grams can be harmful to your liver. If the lorcet is not relieving your pain, you can take ibuprofen or you may need to let your doctor know that the lorcet is not relieving your pain.
Iron (III) Chloride reacts with the Phenol group. Ibuprofen and Naproxen do not have a phenol group. Acetaminophen, on the other hand, does have a phenol group with would indicate a positive test (purple color change) with in the presence of Iron (III) Chloride.
Assuming two 500mg tablets of Tylenol (acetaminophen), you could take some ibuprofen as well. Some doctors will prescribe this as both drugs work in different (but similar) ways. You need to be careful of the dosage of Ibuprofen that you take. I would recommend reading this article: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_take_acetaminophen_and_ibuprofen_together
Yes that would be fine. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medicine. It doesn't interact with cholesterol medicine. It can cause stomach upset, though. Eat something before you take ibuprofen to reduce the heartburn.