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Probably not a good idea to take it, but maybe take 1/2 of one if you're feeling really sh** and then take another half in an hour or so.
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I wouldn't risk taking anymore.
Good good. Get well soon =]
You should not take more than 1200mg Ibuprofen in 24 hours, with the single doses being 1-2 200mg pills. Ibuprofen can cause kidney damage when used for a longer time or when the kidneys are already damaged. It can also cause gastritis if taken for a longer time (varies, some people get it after 2 days, some after 2 months).
And no more than 6x500mg Paracetamol in 24 hours. Paracetamol should not be taken within less than 6 hours of the preceding dose. It is important to know that paracetamol can cause liverdamage when overdosed. Do not drink alcohol when taking more than the odd Paracetamol.
Actually the packet information should tell you the single dose, maximum dose and all that. That is why it is usefull to keep it.
And no more than 6x500mg Paracetamol in 24 hours. Paracetamol should not be taken within less than 6 hours of the preceding dose. It is important to know that paracetamol can cause liverdamage when overdosed. Do not drink alcohol when taking more than the odd Paracetamol.
Actually the packet information should tell you the single dose, maximum dose and all that. That is why it is usefull to keep it.
wesetters
My doctor told me 6 paracetomol in 24 hours...
You are of course right, it seems, I wasn't quite awake yet. Sorry for mistake.
Generally speaking, the less you take the better. Mixing the pills is also not such a good idea.
Have edited the post accordingly. Should be 6x500mg, taken as 3x1000mg if neccessary. Usually you take 500mg (=1 pill) and if it doesn't help significantly within 20min take the second 500mg.
Leisure17
You should not take more than 1200mg Ibuprofen in 24 hours, with the single doses being 1-2 200mg pills. Ibuprofen can cause kidney damage when used for a longer time or when the kidneys are already damaged. It can also cause gastritis if taken for a longer time (varies, some people get it after 2 days, some after 2 months).
And no more than 6x500mg Paracetamol in 24 hours. Paracetamol should not be taken within less than 6 hours of the preceding dose. It is important to know that paracetamol can cause liverdamage when overdosed. Do not drink alcohol when taking more than the odd Paracetamol.
Actually the packet information should tell you the single dose, maximum dose and all that. That is why it is usefull to keep it.
And no more than 6x500mg Paracetamol in 24 hours. Paracetamol should not be taken within less than 6 hours of the preceding dose. It is important to know that paracetamol can cause liverdamage when overdosed. Do not drink alcohol when taking more than the odd Paracetamol.
Actually the packet information should tell you the single dose, maximum dose and all that. That is why it is usefull to keep it.
Paracetamol is every 4 hours.
loser88
Paracetamol is every 4 hours.
It really depends on which firm issued the instruction leaflet. ( The manufacturer HEXAL for instance insists on a minimum of 6 hrs)
[....] Drugs appear to be responsible for 10-52% of all causes of acute liver failure. In Western countries, paracetamol (acetaminophen) represents the first cause of all liver failures. [...] The spontaneous mortality rate ranges from 32% to 50% for paracetamol intoxication and more than 75% for other drugs. [...]
here is the link for those interested: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&list_uids=15674089
and here is another one:
http://patients.uptodate.com/topic.asp?file=ad_tox/5914
This is the reason why Paracetamol can't be sold in large quantities in the UK since 1998, except to patients with chronic pain problems.
Leisure17
Mixing the pills is also not such a good idea.
Well, as long as you monitor when you've taken each, it's okay to combine paracetamol and ibuprofen, according to the NHS:
http://www.nhsdirect.com/articles/article.aspx?ArticleId=857
Mithent
Well, as long as you monitor when you've taken each, it's okay to combine paracetamol and ibuprofen, according to the NHS:
http://www.nhsdirect.com/articles/article.aspx?ArticleId=857
http://www.nhsdirect.com/articles/article.aspx?ArticleId=857
I didn't say it can't be done, but as you said it should be monitored and the person should know what the pills do apart from numbing pain. (anti inflammatory effects, anti pyretic effects plus div. sideeffects)
Don't worry too much about taking too much if it's only like one or two more than the stated dose and it's only occasionly...I was told by my doctor to take more than the stated dose of aspirin (I know it's not the same thing :-) ) when having a migraine! Good luck!
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