I took an advil at a friends but all I have at home is motrin is it okay to go ahead and take a motrin one?
2007-09-22 11:32:12 · 7 answers · asked by Question Asker 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Ibuprufens ? Yes its OK . Just do not exceed the dosage for either (they might be different strengths) and you're fine .
Ibuprufen is NOT safer than Tylenol (acetaminophen) . It's true 20 tablets of tylenol taken at once could damage the liver , but less of Ibuprufen could cause more widespread damage . Also , at therapeutic dosage , Ibuprufen has many more side effects , while Tylenol has none .
2007-09-22 11:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by Taylor M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Motrin and Advil are both brand names for ibuprofen. Mediprin and Nuprin are also brand names for ibuprofen!
You may take another ibprofen if the recommended amount of time has elapsed since your last dose, according to the instructions on the bottle. For instance, the bottle should say "1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours".
2007-09-22 12:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok, but don't take until your supposed to. Like wait 4-6 hrs after you've taken the advil, then take the motrin.
2007-09-22 11:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by gowpet 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you man Ibuprofen? If so,this is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). This
family of drugs are very HARD on your stomach and can cause the stomach to bleed enough to hemorrage.
Nsaids have become very
popular but in my opinion are
dangerous.
If we knew what kind of pain you were having, we might be
able to help you better, but
for now extra-strength Tylenol
is probably your best bet.
DO NOT EXCEED DOSAGE!
As Tylenol is hard on the liver
The same dosage warning goes for all NSAIDS.
2007-09-23 12:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the box.
The active ingredient in both products is ibuprophen.
It does not matter which brand you take.
It does matter how much you take.
I'm guessing you are young because your spelling is atrocious, so read the box for the proper dose for you. Make sure you wait the appropriate interval before taking another dose.
I consider ibuprophen a much safer pain reliever than acetaminophen (Tylenol).
2007-09-22 11:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by CYP450 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're the same thing with a different name. Only thing is to keep tabs on is dosage and how much you take.
2007-09-22 11:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by holacarinados 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No You should with a pharmacist or doctor as mixing drugs of any kind can be very dangerous and cause severe problems.
2007-09-22 11:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by DAVID W 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋