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

I tell my patients “you can take 400 mg every 4 hours, 600 mg every 6 hours, or 800 mg every 8 hours.”

Easy to remember and you can plan your dosing based on activities/ sleep.