Sqad, It's me again.....

[micmak]

How often can I take 600mgs of ibupfofen for my foot injury which I spoke about this morning. Is it every 4 hours?

[Sqad]

Only take the Ibuprofen if you need it for the pain...........if the pain doesn't return, then don't take the tablets. In your case. 600mgms 3 times a day should do you fine.
Keep us informed.

[micmak]

Thanks Sqad. The pain is quite bad at times. I will keep taking the ibuprofen.

[simplyawoman]

Any drug questions you should either chat with yr GP or ask a pharmacy that's what they are there for. Bit silly asking internet strangers and odd balls. And i can tell you that 600mgs every 4 hours is far too much. These tablets can also lower yr blood pressure.So consult someone who knows what their talking about.

[B00]

oh i say! ^

LOL!!!!

[Prudie]

Does sqad have odd balls? LOL

[Nibble]

Simplyawoman - if this question had been asked in Health & Fitness, there is a disclaimer about taking advice from people on here, it's a not a substitute for seeing your GP. However, you have only joined AB a few minutes ago - so you wouldn't know that sqad IS a clinical person, there are several people on here who still work in medicine and nursing.

[mike11111]

It seems that on the continent 600 mg is the normal dose whilst in the UK it is 400. I await Aqad's measured response to simplyawoman with interest!

[mike11111]

For the avoidance of doubt, Sqad is a retired qualified medical practitioner.

[Prudie]

I was given 1000 mgs for a throat infection when on hols in Spain so believe you are right mike.

[micmak]

I 'spoke' to sqad this morning simplyawoman. I trust his advice. I am in a great deal of pain. So please keep your nebb out.

[mike11111]

Junkie though I am, even I would balk at the thought of 1000mg in one go. Co-codamol, yes, but not Ibuprofen.

[yelenots]

I am prescribed 600mgs x 3 times a day for shoulder pain.....no problem!

[B00]

just seen your other post micmak, bloody hell, what were you doing? Were you trollied? Hope it get's better soon :-)

[Prudie]

sorry I meant paracetamol (which is probably worse). I was given a huge box of it.

[Mamyalynne]

Yes I agree 600mg three times a day is fine.

[boxtops]

mikmak, I've just read your thread too - do you not have a minor injuries unit you could go to for your accident? It seems so hard to have to wait until you can see the GP tomorrow.

[mike11111]

2 x 500mg of Paracetamol is the standard dose for mild pain, the same as aspirin. The problem with Paracetamol is that overdoses can cause irreversible liver damage, hence a common method of suicide. I don't know what the risks are with overdosing on Ibuprofen.

[micmak]

No, not trollied Boo. Not even one drink. I do have a tendency to sleep walk when I have something on my mind. The fall certainly woke me up though. Boxy, if no better tomorrow I will seek advice.

[ubasses]

Was given high dose of ibuprofen on leaving hospital after exploratory op. Result is Ican no longer take any anit immflammatory without digestive problems. Talking 1000mg

[ttfn]

Wish you out of pain soon mic ♥