Dear and familiar senior,
How do I know how to take Advil regularly for arthritis pain and headaches, but take more than safety?
Achy Alan
To Alan,
One of the brand names, ADVIL, is one of the most popular pharmaceuticals in the market today.
Given the extensive pain reduction effect of the drug, the safety records and availability of the counter (OTC), it is not surprising that some people burst small brown red tablets every time they feel uncomfortable.
However, Ibuprofen, which is sold under brand names such as MOTRIN and NUPRIN, can cause specific health risks, especially for people with kidney or above. There is something to know here.
What is safe?
For most adults and children over 12 years of age, the recommended OTC dose of ibuprofen is 200 milligram tablets, capplates or gel capsplets (two if necessary). Do not take 1,200 mg (or 6 about 6) for 24 hours.
If you don’t consult with your doctor or not for a risk factor, it is best not to exceed the recommended limit of 1,200 milligrams per day.
If you have chronic pain, injuries or surgery, your doctor can prescribe ibuprofen with more dose. Prescription tablets are generally stronger than OTC capacity such as 600 mg and 800 mg. The maximum daily dose of prescription strength is 3,200 mg for 24 hours. But it is important to take what your provider prescribed for you.
In addition, ibuprofen is sometimes added to certain colds and flu drugs, so always read the component list of ingredients for the drug before use.
be careful!
Ibuprofen belongs to the type of drug known as non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs or NSAID, and blocks the activity of certain enzymes to reduce pain and inflammation.
However, this enzyme also helps to maintain kidney and liver function and to control the body’s body fluid and electrolyte balance. Therefore, taking ibuprofen can be dangerous for kidney disease or failure patients. People with liver damage or cirrhosis; And people in a state of tension on kidneys such as hypertension or heart failure. People with high risk of gastric ulcers, heart attacks, stroke or bleeding, as well as those with high risk of these conditions should consult a doctor before taking Ibuprofen.
Since Ibuprofen emphasizes the kidney and heart, it is necessary to escape people who take drugs such as diuretics, anticoagulants, ACE inhibitors or ARB (angiotensin receptor blockers).
To reduce these health risks, do not take the recommended dose for more than 1-2 weeks at a time. If you need it for more than two weeks or return to Ibuprofen every day, you should meet a doctor if you check the pain and pain.
Long -term use can increase the risk of gastric ulcers. Above all, this drug suppresses enzymes that help the production of mucus that protects the lining and protects the gastric lining, so without this enzyme, the stomach becomes vulnerable to irritation and damage.
Some alternatives to Ibupropen must be consulted with a doctor. It includes local NSAID (Diclofenac Gel) that is not absorbed by the blood to the degree of acetaminol and oral NSAID.
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