Q: I take Advil pretty regularly for pain, but how can I tell if I’m taking more than is safe?
Headaches. Fevers. Period cramps. Back pain.
These are all symptoms that can be treated with ibuprofen, a drug better known by one of its brand names, Advil.
Given the drug’s broad pain-reducing effects, excellent safety profile and availability over the counter, it’s no surprise that some people pop the little brownish-red tablets whenever they feel the slightest twinge of discomfort.
“It’s my go-to when I have pain,” said Candy Tsourounis, a professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco.
Still, ibuprofen — which is also sold under brand names like Motrin and Nuprin — can pose certain health risks, especially for those with kidney or stomach issues.
Here’s how to feel well and stay safe.
How to Tell If You’re Overdoing It
Scan the label of over-the-counter ibuprofen and you’ll see that adults and children 12 years and older are advised to take one (or two, if needed) 200-milligram tablets, caplets or gel caplets every four to six hours while symptoms persist. And those taking the drug should not exceed 1,200 milligrams (or six pills) in 24 hours.
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