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Can Acetaminophen And Ibuprofen Be Taken Together?

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Posted on Sat, 1 Jul 2017
Question: Have a IT band issue just started a few days ago.
Lots of pain. Got checked at hospital yesterday and sent me home with no meds. my question is can you take oxycodone/acetaminophen 5-325 mg with ibuprofen and how much?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can: 1-2tablets every 6hours for pain control!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

Am so sorry to hear about your pain. Yes, you can take this drug with Ibuprofen Recommended dosage is 1-2tablets every 6hours depending on the severity of the pain.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Can Acetaminophen And Ibuprofen Be Taken Together?

Brief Answer: Yes, you can: 1-2tablets every 6hours for pain control! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this query. Am so sorry to hear about your pain. Yes, you can take this drug with Ibuprofen Recommended dosage is 1-2tablets every 6hours depending on the severity of the pain. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.