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Can Motrin Be Used Instead Of Aspirin To Treat Swelling Due To Injury?
I had an exray on my ankle after being hit by a slapshot hockey puck 3 weeks ago. The exray came back negative but I still have alot of swelling around both sides and back of. I am icing every night. What should the next step be? Can I take motrin if I am allergic to Aspirin?
Fri, 23 Aug 2019
Hi,
Motrin (Ibuprofen) is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and can be used for relief of pain and swelling in place of aspirin. However Ibuprofen should be taken after food and preferably with antacid like oral Pantoprazole (to be taken before food) to avoid GI side effects of Ibuprofen.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Motrin (Ibuprofen) is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and can be used for relief of pain and swelling in place of aspirin. However Ibuprofen should be taken after food and preferably with antacid like oral Pantoprazole (to be taken before food) to avoid GI side effects of Ibuprofen.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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