Colleen Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Don't have time to go into details but I have some major ankle/foot pain (running related) and need some relief. I have 200mg Ibuprofen caplets. One per 4-6 is advised; I always take two because I have a super high tolerance for meds and one doesn't do a thing. But two isn't doing a thing, either, and I know when I've been post-op in the past, I had more than 400mg per dosage. Anyone have some knowledge on this one? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Prescription strength tablets are usually 600-800 mg dosed as 1-2 every 6-8 hours. Max of 3200mg/day for an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 800 is prescription strength. I take 600 when my back is hurting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 You can take up to 800 mg. I know this because this is what I was prescribed for pericarditis. If you do a high dosage make sure you take it with some food. It can be pretty hard on your stomach. ETA - I see that Tap responded. She's a pharmacy tech and knows more than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarymelon Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I find that 600 mg is just as effective as 800. I think every 6 hours for a few days is usually the best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroppinIt Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hi Colleen, You can take 800 mg at a time, every 4-6 hours, which is prescription dosage. I do it a lot when I have killer headaches -- just don't do it for a long period of time without consulting a doc about the base problem. For reference, if you have a choice between taking the true prescription (one 800mg cap) vs taking four OTC (4 x 200 mg cap), it's better to take the one 800 cap because of the way it dissolves and enters the system. But since you don't have that option, I'd go for four OTC ones without a whit of hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 They gave me 800mgs every 4-6 hours after DD(baby) was born, so I'd guess it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks, everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Yep 800 is the top dose. You can also layer it with a full dose of tylenol for extra pain relief - that is what I have to do when my spinal issues flare. Just don't layer it for more than 2 days and try to alternate doses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Are you feeling better Colleen? It's nice to see you around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The Army hands out 800mg for everything. One 800 mg every 6 hours. It's affectionately known as Ranger candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Don't have time to go into details but I have some major ankle/foot pain (running related) and need some relief. I have 200mg Ibuprofen caplets. One per 4-6 is advised; I always take two because I have a super high tolerance for meds and one doesn't do a thing. But two isn't doing a thing, either, and I know when I've been post-op in the past, I had more than 400mg per dosage. Anyone have some knowledge on this one? Thank you! Given the way my bosy uses pain meds, if it is motrin I usually take 800mg for regular pain (1000mg for the onset of a migrain), if generic 1000mg is for regular pain, I find the generic to work less than motrin even when they both say 200mg, not sure why. My kids are the same way (my dr and their ped has said the high doses are fine because it is what we need). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 800-1000 is ok. I wouldn't do it long term though because it can mess up your stomach pretty bad. You might also find that Aleve will help more with a much lower dose. I have made the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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