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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Ibuprofen For Knee Pain
Question: I am taking 2400 ipuprofen for a knee injury how long can i take that quantity
Brief Answer:
Reduce the dose to avoid serious side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns. Based on the history you have shared, regarding knee pain and dose of ibuprofen, let me say, it is quite some dose that you are taking. It belongs to category of drugs called, NSAIDS which have some side effects which needs to be regularly monitored. First approach should be that if such long term dosing is required, it should be taken with some antacid like omeperazole or pantoprazole to avoid gastric side effects of over production of acid caused by NSAIDS. Also such long term usage may cause serious side effects relating to the kidney. You can use alternative pain killers like acetaminophen or tramadol in cases of severe pain. You shouldn't continue continous use of ibuprofen at such high dosages unless indicated to some chronic debliterating disease and suggested by rheumatologist or orthopedician. Hope this has answered your query, Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Reduce the dose to avoid serious side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns. Based on the history you have shared, regarding knee pain and dose of ibuprofen, let me say, it is quite some dose that you are taking. It belongs to category of drugs called, NSAIDS which have some side effects which needs to be regularly monitored. First approach should be that if such long term dosing is required, it should be taken with some antacid like omeperazole or pantoprazole to avoid gastric side effects of over production of acid caused by NSAIDS. Also such long term usage may cause serious side effects relating to the kidney. You can use alternative pain killers like acetaminophen or tramadol in cases of severe pain. You shouldn't continue continous use of ibuprofen at such high dosages unless indicated to some chronic debliterating disease and suggested by rheumatologist or orthopedician. Hope this has answered your query, Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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