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Can Ibprofen Be Taken With A Muscle Relaxer?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Question: hi my name is XXXX, my question is the following . can itake a 800mg Ibprofen with a muscle relaxer? its methocarbamol750mg. my theeth and gum pain is intense tonight
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Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest this is too high.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
Ibuprofen 800mg is double the recommended dose for pain and is higher than the manufacturer's recommended dose. You are unlikely to have any greater pain relief with 800mg than you would with 400mg and you will potentially exceed the recommended daily dose.
It is safe to take 400mg with methocarbamol 750 for your pain. You could also consider acetaminophen together with ibuprofen.
I hope his is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger.
MBChB. FRCA.
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Can Ibprofen Be Taken With A Muscle Relaxer?

Brief Answer: I suggest this is too high. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. Ibuprofen 800mg is double the recommended dose for pain and is higher than the manufacturer's recommended dose. You are unlikely to have any greater pain relief with 800mg than you would with 400mg and you will potentially exceed the recommended daily dose. It is safe to take 400mg with methocarbamol 750 for your pain. You could also consider acetaminophen together with ibuprofen. I hope his is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger. MBChB. FRCA.