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Ibuprofen

Questions about Ibuprofen, also known by the names Brufen, Nurofen, Advil, and Motrin.

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Can you take Ibuprofen with Zyrtec?

Yes, you can, but since ibuprofen is a pain reliever, it is best to consult your doctor or pharmacist for proper dosing. Taking pain relievers and Zyrtec may increase drowsiness and dizziness.

Can you take Ibuprofen with phenoxymethylpenicillin?

It is safe to take a pain reliever and an antibiotic together. Remember to take all of your penicillin even after you feel better. You want to kill off all the bacteria and not leave any hiding out in your body! Take the paracetamol as directed on the package. Taking too much can cause liver damage.

Can you take ibuprofen while fasting for a blood test?

No, Fasting decreases levels of glutathione, an antioxidant that helps the liver detoxify acetaminophen. No, Fasting decreases levels of glutathione, an antioxidant that helps the liver detoxify acetaminophen.

Can you take Darvocet ibuprofen and acetaminophen together?

Darvocet already has acetaminophen in it, so you definitely need to be careful how much other acetaminophen you are taking. The maximum dose you can safely take (and even this is pushing it) is 1000mg per 6 hours. The general rule is no more than 4000mg in a 24 hour period. Darvocet can contain up to 650mg per dose. So simply taking two Darvocet may already put you over the limit of your safe dose of acetaminophen.

It is safe to mix ibuprofen with acetaminophen based products. It is also safe to take ibuprofen with the propoxyphene which is the main ingredient in Darvocet.

Can you mix Adderal with Ibuprofen?

The answer is no, you shouldn't. Can you do it and not die? Yes, probably, but Adderall is contraindicated with other medications that can increase blood pressure, such as ibuprofen. Use acetaminophen instead.

After calling several pharmacies and talking to the pharmacists on hand and asking them about mixing the two medications they all said that it would be fine. i would not try to overload on either one though. if you need to take ibuprofen for a fever you should probably see your doctor and get a better medication.

Is Ibuprofen good for headaches?

Paracetamol is effective for some types of headache disorders. Using it more than 3 doses per week may result in Medication Overuse Headache/rebound however, so great care should be taken in its usage. Consult a pharmacist or physician for best advice.

Can you take excedrin and antibiotics together?

Yes, you can take Excedrin and antibiotics together.

Excedrin generally contains three ingredients - acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, and caffeine. None of these should interact with antibiotic.

Is it ok to take hYdroxychloroquine and ibuprofen?

You can take Advil or another NSAID while taking Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) as long as NSAID isn't contraindicated for you.

Can you take NyQuil if you took Advil Cold and Sinus?

You can check all know interactions of drugs yourself with the website http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php. Simply type in the drugs you wish to find and select the correct drug from the dropdown menu. All known interactions will then appear.

---- Interactions searched:

* acetaminophen (Ingredient of Excedrin) * aspirin (Ingredient of Excedrin) * caffeine (Ingredient of Excedrin) * dextromethorphan (Ingredient of NyQuil Cold/Flu Relief) * doxylamine (Ingredient of NyQuil Cold/Flu Relief) ---- 1 Interaction found:

# aspirin (Ingredient of Excedrin) and caffeine (Ingredient of Excedrin) (Minor Drug-Drug) PROBLEM: One study has reported that coadministration of caffeine and aspirin lead to a 25% increase in the rate of appearance and 17% increase in maximum concentration of salicylate in the plasma. A significantly higher area under the plasma concentration time curve of salicylate was also reported when both drugs were administered together. The exact mechanism of this interaction has not been specified. Physicians and patients should be aware that coadministration of aspirin and caffeine may lead to higher salicylate levels faster.

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Can you take Advil while breastfeeding?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) is compatible with breastfeeding. It passes into the mother's milk in very small amounts. It is not advised to use ibuprofen for an extended period of time.

Can a gout patient take 75 mg aspirin tablets daily?

It depends on what other treatment he is under going.

Lowering the uric acid level in the blood by increasing the excretion of uric acid in the urine with drugs such as probenecid or sulfinpyrazone is another strategy. Keep in mind that aspirin blocks the effect of probenecid and sulfinpyrazone and should not be used at the same time. Where pain medication is required, acethaminophen or ibuprofen can be safely administered instead. Drinking a lot of fluids - at least 3 quarts a day may also help reduce the risk of damage to the joints and kidneys when the excretion of uric acid is increased.

How soon after conceiving can you find out if you're pregnant?

There is no use of finding soon that you are pregnant. If you want pregnancy, you will take nine months to get the baby. If you do not want the baby, it is better to terminate the pregnancy after 15 days of missed periods. There are rather expensive tests, which will tell you about the pregnancy as soon as the pregnancy gets implanted. That is one week before your expected periods or 8 days after conception.

Why does salt effect the growth of plants?

Some plants will die and others will live of it

AnswerWhat happens is that the higher concentration of salt in the soil outside of the plant cells causes water to move outside of the cells to try and equalize the concentration. Root cells die and, if bad enough, the plant will die. The damage gives the plant a burnt look- often on the leaf edges first.

The same thing happens with too much of any mineral.

Some types of plants can tolerate higher levels of salt and not be damaged. Their cells have a high concentration of salt already in them, so the water doesn't move out. Others, such as beans, have a lower concentration than most and are very sensitive to the presence of salt.

huh? #2? that's easy i knew that!!!
Salt water on plants can either harm or become fatal depending on the concentrations. When salt water goes into the soil, it will block the nutrients from reaching the plants and cause them to die.

What should I do if I added 1 quart too many to my stratus 3.0?

You could remove the oil filter and depending on size would probably have 1/2 qt in it. Drain the oil filter and replace it and then run the engine, shut it off and recheck your level. If you are still over you could do it again. Otherwise you will have to take out the drain plug and when you think you got a quart out try to get the plug back in but this is a lot messier and you have to be quick and lucky to hit it beofer all the oil comes out. Try the oil filter trick.

The combination of Naproxen and Ibuprofen or Tylenol taken together are the equivalent to a non addictive vicodin for back knee pain. Which 2 is the correct combination?

I think you're mistaken. Naproxen is Aleve, Ibuprofen is an NSAID (non steroidal anti inflammatory drug), and Tylenol is acetaminophen.

Vicodin is a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. The hydrocodone is a narcotic (opiate).

Combining two OTC pain medications is generally a bad idea as you'll combine the bad effects (i.e. stomach bleeding, taxing your liver) and you really won't get much more bang for your buck.

So to answer your question, none of the above.

Can you take aspiring and ibuprofen at the same time?

No. Both of these drugs are NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and should not be combined.

If Ibuprofen is not sufficient, take it alongside paracetamol or a codeine based painkiller.

Why is the maximum daily dosage of over-the-counter ibuprofen 1200mg but the maximum for a prescription is 2000mg?

  • As a pharmacist I see a lot of stomach problems due to excessive ibuprofen use. The maximum daily dose should be 600mg up to three times a day. Thus 1,800mg should be the limit. Latest evidence shows no gain in therapeutic relief when going to 800mg three times a day. It doesn't matter how you obtain the ibuprofen, OTC or prescription, the maximum is the same.
  • 1200 is safe, more should be monitered, like by a doctor, maybe.
  • Actually, no one should be taking 2000mg of ibuprofen. The OTC dosage is 400mg, and the prescription dosage is 800mg. Because toxicity is directly related to dosage a doctor is needed to monitor higher levels of dosing. To even be an OTC drug, safety and efficacy must be proven to a much higher standard than prescription drugs.
  • Actually, the maximum daily dose is 2400mg in healthy adults. This shouldn't be used long term however as it can precipitate more serious side effects such as renal insufficiency and gastric irritation (stomach ulcers.
  • To answer your question however, OTC ibuprofen has a different license to prescribed ibuprofen. This limits what can be included on the instructions and what uses it can be sold for. A standard starting dose is 400mg 3-4 times daily, increasing to 800mg 3 times daily if required. If someone is going to be taking ibuprofen longer term, doses of 200mg three times daily may be adequate.
  • OTC DRUGS always carry a lower dosing instuction than prescription drugs simply because when prescribed, a medication and your health is monitored by a physician. They know your medical background, any diseases or weakness in your system. They also monitor liver, kidney functions and can do blood tests to determine if there is a problem. When you self medicate with OTC (over-the counter) medication, you are basically ON YOUR OWN. Hope this helps clarify the issue for you.
  • I agree that nobody should exceed the OTC dose recommendation. I work with dialysis patients and you wouldn't believe the number of ppl who end up with kidney failure because they have been using excessive amounts of drugs like Advil. Some have factors that have helped lead to dialysis such as high blood pressure, diabetes or an underlying genetic predisposition for kidney problems but either way I cannot emphasize more on using caution when taking OTC ibuprofen above the recommended dosage.
  • The maximum dose of ibuprofen in 24 hours is 3,200mg or 3.2gm. This is rarely seen even in a pharmacy setting. The OTC (over the counter) dose is only 200mg per tablet/capsule. Prescription strengths include 400mg, 600mg, and 800mg. There really is no reason someone should have to take that much ibuprofen though. Just be cautious because ibuprofen taken without food can cause ulcers and bleeding of the stomach.
  • "There really is no reason someone should have to take that much ibuprofen though"
  • Yes, there is- the sheer horror of impacted lower wisdom tooth removal. I've been forced up to the 3200mg dose two consecutive days by the worst agony of my life, combining it with a ton of paracetamol too. This has barely controlled the pain. It's foolhardy but unavoidable with this degree of discomfort... i am in Germany where you cannot get any codeine medicine whatsoever without prescription, and they simply will not prescribe- i was sent back from my traumatic wisdom surgery (done in a chair under local anaesthetic) armed with TWO PARACETAMOL. That's it. I've been forced to take this huge dosage because I simply cannot bear the agony. I'm hoping I've done no permanent damage... i drank 3-4 litres of water a day, and used a can of soup and a smoothie to line my stomach along with each large dose. I had a wave of side effects last night... vertigo, whining tinnitus and heat itching on my legs, but it passed. I'm halving the dose today to see if the pain level has dropped.

What is the maximum amount of motron pills you can take in 24 hours?

2400 mg. The number of pills will depend on what strength you have.