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  • Dec 24, 2009, 11:24 AM
    KNEEES
    How much motrincan you take in a 24 hour period
    What is the maximum dosage in a 24 hour period for over the counter Motrim for adults if each pill is 200 MG
  • Dec 24, 2009, 05:10 PM
    trulytrying

    The maximum amount of ibuprofen (Motrin) for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day... (4 maximum doses--or once every 6 hours).
    That's really pushing it too... It is advised that you take the least amount possible to avoid the damage that your stomach or intestines could sustain. It could be fatal and without warning--stomach bleeding or perforation, heart attack or stroke. Take the smallest amount you can and for as short a period as possible. The longer you use it the more you increase the risks. I had a ruptured disk and used it for several months and my stomach began to hurt so badly I had to quit taking it and just endure the sciatic pain--which over time has gotten better. I wish you well.
  • Dec 24, 2009, 07:59 PM
    J_9
    Prescription strength is 600mg NOT 800mg every 4 - 6 hours PRN (as needed) for pain and/or inflammation. This would be a maximum total of 3600 mg per day.
  • Dec 25, 2009, 11:27 AM
    J_9
    What I am saying, and I give this out every night at work per prescription, is that 600mg is prescription strength. 800mg is NOT okay. It is very caustic to the lining of the stomach and intestines.

    Unless and until you are a registered nurse, please do not give incorrect medical advice.
  • Dec 25, 2009, 11:40 AM
    J_9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    Prescription strength is 600mg NOT 800mg every 4 - 6 hours PRN (as needed) for pain and/or inflammation. This would be a maximum total of 3600 mg per day.
    You can take Motrin every 4 hours, which equates to 6 times in a 24 hour period. 600mg taken every 4 hours = 3600mg. 600x6 = 3600
  • Dec 25, 2009, 02:19 PM
    trulytrying

    I apologize. This is where I got the information...
    Ibuprofen Information from Drugs.com
    I'll refrain in the future and leave it to you guys! :)
  • Dec 25, 2009, 03:59 PM
    J_9
    This is why I don't trust .com sites. It is incorrect.
  • Dec 26, 2009, 08:52 AM
    J_9
    Quote:
    Altenweg disagrees: Balancer. Newbies, why don't they read the rules?
    Tut tut Alty... I'm guessing this was an oops?
  • Dec 28, 2009, 02:58 PM
    friend4u178
    Quote:
    Altenweg disagrees: Balancer. Newbies, why don't they read the rules?
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    Tut tut Alty....I'm guessing this was an oops?
    :rolleyes: That's terrible , maybe Alty didn't read the rules J... :D

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