Is it safe to take ibuprofen and parecetemol together?

Question

I had a doctor tell me that i should take ibuprofen and parecetemol together for my really bad back pain once but is it safe?

Answer 1

yes perfectly and they wont make you drowsy either so you can do what you want

Answer 2

Yes and no, actually I just took a Vicodin ES (Dunno what it is sold as in the UK, but 7.5 mg Hdrocodone and 750mg parecetemol) and 2 Ibuprofen, And a lot of the time I'll take just paracetemol and Ibuprofen. I have some torn muscles in my neck and with the weather change here kills me at times. Both the medications work differently, and I think paracetemol has a better pain killing advantage, but Ibuprofen is a lot better anti-inflamatory. The mix was also recommended to me by my doctor, but with warnings..

As far as getting drowsy, depends on the person, I've seem people go to sleep on one single Ibuprofen, and here I am on both plus a strong narcotic, and I don't use it much (maybe once or twice a month, so no real tolerance, yet still running around and writing stuff.

Also, take into account how strong your stomach is, because both medications can just rip it apart in some people, even causing ulcers with continued use. (Which is why they say not to mix them).

Definitely avoid long term use, both medications can cause liver damage, and the more you mix them the more you can cause stomach damage.

Anyways, you will be fine, no overdosing (unless your mixing the max 5,000mg of Ibuprofen with the max dose of parecetemol).

Answer 3

Yes you will be fine to do this. Paracetamol is a pain killer that blocks the pain signals sent by the nerves at the source of the problem e.g in your back. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflamitory (to stop any swelling/inflamation) as well as a pain killer that blocks signals at the receptor part of the brain that deals with feeling pain. They are perfectly safe to take together.

Remember to always follow the dosage on the instructions given with the tablets though.

Answer 4

Yes, it is absolutely safe.

Ibuprofen is in the NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) class of drug. It works on the body in a completely different way from...

Paracetamol, (acetominophen) is a mild pain and fever reliever, but it has NO anti-inflammatory properties. No one knows why or how it works on the body. Personally, I avoid the stuff whenever possible.

Both drugs can have problematic side-effects. NSAIDs, like aspirin, can irritate the stomach-lining, to the point of ulceration. Take with food or milk.

Acetaminophen accumulates in the liver, and can become toxic. NEVER take more than the recommended dose, and be very careful not to take with other drugs which contain acetaminophen. For example, do NOT take a product like Lemsip (Thera-Flu, in the USA), and additional acetaminophen (Tylenol, in USA). Take an NSAID instead.

NSAIDs also have prostaglandin-inhibitors. Prostaglandins are a large part of menstrual cramping, and NSAIDs WORK for period pain. Acetaminophen makes no diff at all, but builds up in your liver.

It is unwise to operate machinery or drive while on medications, or while in pain. Have a nice lie-down, instead.

Answer 5

Yes you can. Leave at least 15minutes gap between paracetamol and ibuprofen, so the effects are better. The reason why they can be taken together is because they work in different ways without affecting one-another but helping each other!! i.e. One is for inflammation (which consequently would help with the pain) the other one is for pain. Good luck and remember to be careful, don't over do it, stick to the dose your doctor has given you.

Answer 6

Totally safe as they are 2 seperate drugs. This is the combination of pain killers suggested by most doctors/nurses/ hospitals. Just make sure you leave a 4 hour gap between parcetamol doses, and a 6-8 hour gap between ibuprofen doses. You can take both tablets together, just leave the gaps inbetween.

Answer 7

Yes, it is, as long as you check the ibuprofen isn't already combined with paracetamol. Always read the packet carefully.

You can phone any pharmacist and they will always advise you.
I believe there is an on- line pharmacist, where you can get all the information you want twenty hours a day.

I hope the back pain goes and you will soon feel more comfortable!

Regards, Cassandra

Answer 8

yes it is safe. Just dont take more than the correct daily doses in 24 hours. Paracetomol is dangerous when taken with anything else containing paracetomol, which would mean you were effecting an overdose. But ibuprofen does not contain paracetomol.

Answer 9

Yes, its safe to take but not daily. Ibuprofen is a anti inflammatory and given in joint and muscle pain. whereas, paracetamol is mainly a analgesic which is for lowering raised body temperature. When there is severe pain combination is given for quick action and potentiality of the individual action. both, the drugs has potentiality action. But, they cause peptic ulcer when taken for long time. it must not be used continuously also plenty of water should be taken.

Answer 10

it is safe. may countries have the drugs together in combination as a tablet. For an average caucasian adult, all other conditions remaining normal like sensitivity pattern, a safe dose (body wt 50 kg) would be para 500 mgs thrice daily with brufen 400 mgs twice daily. However, some persons develop reactions to drugs, kidney failure, stomach pain, even with a minor dose. the express supervision of your physician is recommended at all times to look for and prevent rarer complications like blood dyscrasias.
NOTE - If you are looking to the web to check if your physician has the desired knowledge, i would be right in saying you consider most of the medical board not intelligent.

Answer 11

I've struggled with back pain for years, and the solution for me is Botox injections. I'm heavily built, with dense muscle-mass, and bending causes my muscles to stiffen and harden, pulling the vertebrae out of alignment, and pressurising the spinal nerve. Nice. Botox injections, on the NHS, into my lower back, stop the muscles tightening. The effect is up to strength in a couple of days, and lasts for a few months. Instead of a knackered 40-year old construction worker, with all the hang-over of hard sports training and injuries, I feel 20! Ask your local hospital if they have a pain clinic, and a consultant there who administers Botox.
Or continue living in pain, killing your liver with pain-killers. And get yourself a good physio.

Good luck.