Ibuprofen – why is it recommended to take 2 x tablets every 4 hours but not allowed 1 x tablet every 2 hours. Surely it would make the pain relief longer lasting?

Question

Ibuprofen – why is it recommended to take 2 x tablets every 4 hours but not allowed 1 x tablet every 2 hours. Surely it would make the pain relief longer lasting?

In: Biology

Answer 1

naproxen sodium (aleve) has the same mechanism of action of ibuprofen in a round about way, and lasts 24 hours.