Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Ibuprofen Taken For Back Pain

Posted on Sun, 14 Feb 2016

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Question : For Dr. Praveen-Tayal, I just received your answer for my back strain and I'd like to now ask if I should continue to take ibuprofen every four to five hours and if so what is the prescribed dosage.....600ml each time as I have been or up it to 800ml? And then am I to assume that eventually the inflammation will dissipate and then go away and therefore, the healing? Thanks, XXXXXXX XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can take 600 mg every 6 hours.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The normal dosage of ibuprofen is 600 mg every 6 hours preferably after meals to avoid any gastric irritation. It will help in decreasing the pain and inflammation. You can take it for 3-4 weeks till the pain subsides completely.
Gradually with rest the strained muscle fibers will heal and then you will not feel any pain on routine movements. The hot compress will; also help in relieving the muscle spasm if any.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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