Yes,
you can safely take acetaminophen and ibuprofen together
. This may surprise you, though: Taking these two medications together works better to relieve pain than taking them separately.
How much ibuprofen and acetaminophen can I take together?
“The usual safe doses for ibuprofen is up to [a
maximum of] 800 mg per dose every eight hours and acetaminophen 650 mg every six hours
if taken together, assuming normal kidney and liver functions,” according to Dr.
Can I take 2 extra strength Tylenol and ibuprofen?
It's generally safe to take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and extra strength Tylenol together. You can
alternate ibuprofen and two extra strength Tylenol tablets every three hours
. Or you can take them together every six hours. Don't exceed six extra strength Tylenol tablets in 24 hours.
How do you alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen for pain?
For example, if you give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) at noon, you can give him ibuprofen (
Motrin
) at 3 p.m. and then acetaminophen (Tylenol) again at 6 p.m. and ibuprofen (Motrin) again at 9 p.m. Neither medicine should be used for more than 24 hours without consulting a physician.
What is the main use for acetaminophen and ibuprofen?
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are both effective
pain relievers
that are FDA-approved to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. Examples of mild to moderate pain include headaches, back pain, toothaches, muscle aches, sprains, and menstrual cramps.
How soon after taking TYLENOL can you take ibuprofen?
For example, you could take ibuprofen first, followed by
acetaminophen four hours later
, and then repeat this process as needed. You could also alternate days. For example, if you take ibuprofen on Monday, take acetaminophen on Tuesday and so on.
Can I take two 800 mg ibuprofen at once?
The recommended dosage for adults is one or two 200 milligram (mg) tablets every four to six hours.
Adults should not exceed 800 mg at once
or 3,200 mg per day.
Can you alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen every 2 hours?
It's generally safe to combine them as follows: Take ibuprofen and Tylenol together every 4 to 6 hours. Take
ibuprofen and Tylenol alternating every 2 to 3 hours depending
on the dose.
How much Tylenol and ibuprofen should I take for toothache?
DENTIST: SUGGESTED REGIMEN Fill in the times the patient should take medicine. Take
two 200 mg pills of ibuprofen (total dose of 400 mg) with one 500 mg pill of acetaminophen a.m. p.m.
How often can you alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen in adults for pain?
“The usual safe doses for ibuprofen is up to [a maximum of] 800 mg per dose every eight hours and
acetaminophen 650 mg every six hours
if taken together, assuming normal kidney and liver functions,” according to Dr. Massachi. The standard dosage for over-the-counter ibuprofen is 200-400 mg every six hours.
Which is better for a fever ibuprofen or acetaminophen?
Ibuprofen may be better than acetaminophen
for injuries or illnesses that also involve pain and inflammation or for higher fevers. There is no need to alternate the two medications for fever. Keep it simple and use which ever medication seems to work better.
Which is better aspirin ibuprofen or acetaminophen?
NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox
What is the difference between ibuprofen and acetaminophen?
Official Answer. Acetaminophen is only effective at relieving pain and fever, while ibuprofen relieves inflammation in addition to pain and fever. Other key differences: Some research suggests NSAIDs such as ibuprofen
are more effective than
acetaminophen at relieving pain.
Can you take Tylenol on an empty stomach?
TYLENOL
®
can help relieve your pain while being gentle on your stomach. TYLENOL
®
can be taken on an empty stomach
. TYLENOL
®
may be a safe over the counter pain reliever for those with a history of stomach bleeding, stomach ulcers, or stomach problems such as heartburn. TYLENOL
®
is not an NSAID.
Is Tylenol an anti inflammatory?
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is
not an anti-inflammatory or NSAID
. It relieves minor aches and pains, but doesn't reduce swelling or inflammation. Compared to NSAIDs, Tylenol is less likely to increase blood pressure or cause stomach bleeding. But it can cause liver damage.
How often should I alternate Tylenol and Motrin?
For very high or stubborn fevers, alternate between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
every three hours
(i.e., give a dose of Acetaminophen then three hours later give Ibuprofen then three hours later Acetaminophen, ect.) These two medications are safe to use together like this.
