Can I Take Ibuprofen Fro Recurrent Pain In The Foot While Taking Cephalexin?

Posted on Sat, 21 Apr 2018

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Question : can I take ibuprofen while taking cephalexin?
I have recurring pain in my foot which does not allow me to sleep. Epsom salts does not provide relief. This is not gout, which I've had in the past. I did walk a lot today. So I thought I would take ibuprofen, which I have in my medicine chest from the time I had a somewhat similar foot pain.
I just started taking cephalexin,die to a rash in my mustache..could the pain in my foot be caused by cephalexin? Can I now take ibuprofen? I'd appreciate any answer soon. thank you, XXXXXXX Leaman YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Varinder (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If you have ibuprofen 400 mg with you then you may take it .
For tab ibuprofen 400 mg dosage is one tab three times .
If tab with you is 600 mg then take it two times .
Take it after meal and not on empty stomach .
Pain in foot is due to excessive walking .
Continue cephalexin for rash .
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With regards dr varinder XXXXXXX

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