Ibuprofen Dosage

When taking any kind of medication, a Doctor’s word should be law. Always take Ibuprofen in the reccomend dosage of your Doctor or as noted on container’s label. An overdose can be extremely dangerous and should be treated immediately, too little of a dose and the drug may not provide the desired affect. ALWAYS use ibuprofen as directed by your doctor or as explained on the label.

To serve as a reference, here is the “Directions:”  listed on the label of Advil 200mg Ibuprofen Tablets.

  • not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hourswhile symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

This information is courtesy of Advil, and the full label can be found here.