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Taken ibuprofen 4800mg in 24hr for a week n 600mg daily randomly after I have dirrhea nausea vomiting headache slight chest pain Didn't do this intentually was trying to heal a toung percing didn't realise how much I was taking

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Newer guidelines for nsaids use is only for 7days ...kindly donnot use them for more than this...consult any gp for ur symptoms n take proper treatment for that .... Donot take over counter drugs just ...  Read More

I took Amoxicillin about 7 hours ago is it safe right take an ibuprofen . Wanted to know if it will react or hurt me

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HELLO, YOU CAN TAKE AMOXICILLIN AND IBRUPROFEN ONE AFTER ANOTHER, AT AN INTERVAL OF FIVE MINUTES AFTER FOOD. NO HARM, NO REACTION. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

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I went to near government hospital Fir urine infection and fever Doctor gave medicine but forgot how to take 1- ibuprofen 400mg 6 tablets 2- ciprofloxacin cirozin 500 mg 3 tablets And one loose medicine don't know name 5 tblets Doctor said take medicine for 3 days But don't remember how to take My question 1-Ibuprofen twice a day? 2-Cipro one

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Are there any over-the-counter gels for reducing gum swelling?

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It's been a month that there is swelling in my hand, now it's extending to my elbow. Pain is also there throughout. And I am not able to put any type of pressure on my wrist/hand. I am attaching X-Ray images, please suggest.

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I am a 30 year old girl. I have developed swelling on my face since last 3 days due to no apparent reason. I have an important meeting to attend in 2 days. So are there any options to reduce the swelling in my face fast? Also will the effect of the option be long lasting?

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Have a lot of pain between the shoulder and my neck. There is also some swelling. I applied systaflam and thrombophob but not much relief. Also took Ibuprofen and the pain reduces but after sometime comes back. My movement on the left arm is also restricted.

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Consult physio. It may be muscle spasm. ...  Read More

I had an accident a couple of weeks back for which I was on bed rest. Now though the pain has almost gone but there still is swelling in my legs and foot. I don’t wish to take any allopathic treatments for this so does anyone know how to reduce leg swelling naturally? Your responses would help me a lot! Kindly do respond.

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Hi all, m a lactating mother need to know the safe tablet which I can consume safely to reduce swelling in fracture. please suggest.

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Apply crep bandage Ice application Foot elevation on two pillow These will help much than medicine to reduce swelling ...  Read More

My 7 year old kid got slippedbin the stairs and got woundedb in mouthv.Therrbeas a sweeping in both upper and lower lip.Dictor prescribed icepack and zyter RB gel. How to reduce the swelling ?

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Yes applying ice pack will help ...  Read More

Hello, is it OK to take ibuprofen and paracetamol together at the same time for fever, cough, and sore throat? Or it's better to take them separately with some time gap?

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It’s better to take consult before taking any medicine for your Health Most probably you are having VIRal infection so took medicine accordingly ...  Read More

How can I reduce gum swelling and bleeding after dental work?

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Hi, My son is having high fever since yesterday. We were giving calpol 250 5 ml. He is getting high fever every 4 hours and medicine was provided accordingly. We are living in abroad and we checked with emergency doctor through call and they asked to take ibuprofen. He is having it now. Still fever comes back within 4 to 5 hours. how often we can

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Hi, My son 5 years old is having high viral fever. It is around 102 to 103 Fahrenheit. We tried giving paracetamol 250mg but fever comes back within 3 hours. We live in abroad and emergency doctor over call said to give ibuprofen. Should this be given alone or should this be given with paracetamol. We are unable to reach the doctor who prescribed

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Always start with paracetamol. If fever subsides then no need of ibuprofen, but reappears in 6 hours, then give ibuprofen. ...  Read More

Hi, Is Ibuprofen safe for mild haemophilia person. I was diagnosed with mild haemophilia with factor 8c deficiency. I was prescribed Ibuprofen. Is it safe to take! Thanks in advance

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My mother aged 68 yrs has lymphnode swelling on left side of neck and she has been taking antibiotics zifi cv 200 and painkiller zerodol sp both twice daily after food for 8-9 days. Now pain is not there but lymphnode swelling has not reduced so taking chymoral forte along with antibiotic zidi cv 200 will reduce lymphnode size? if yes kindly mentio

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If the lympnode size is not decreasing despite treatment for 8-9 days It is advisable to get it re checked and to do USG and FNAC tests ...  Read More

I have attached a picture below. Can I take this ibuprofen 600 mg given in the picture below for my period cramps as no other ibuprofen is available in india and meftal doesn't seem to help ease my period cramps.

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I took an ibuprofen for my period cramps in the morning. After how much gap can I take another and how many maximum ibuprofens can I take in an hour. What is the time gap supposed to be between two ibuprofen

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

She took covaxin 2 dose on July 3 dentist recommended ibuprofen and amoxicillin can She take these medicines

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Yes go for it no worries. ...  Read More

I have allergy from ibuprofen whenever i bymistake consume a medicine that has ibuprofen so u feel itching and then whereever i itch that part gets swells up and i wanted to ask that can i go for vaccination? I mean will vaccine be affecting me? Because of my this allergy?please answer me

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Is that severe? For detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Allergy from ibuprofen my lips and eyes gets swelled and itches up so should i take vaccine or not?

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Yes you can take ...  Read More

My sgot is 51 and sgpt 62...with crp 27and am detected with covid 19...can I take ibuprofen for relief in my liver condition..having fever 102

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

I ate ibuprofen {400mg} tablet one on 16 and 17 February now how long I have to wait before I can ask my ent surgeon to perform my septoplasty as I read in google that it increases the risk of bleeding and I was not aware of this fact, I was thinking to get my septoplasty done on 20 February

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Ibuprofen will not affect your surgery much like say Aspirin. Good luck on your surgery! Wish you a rapid and safe recovery. ...  Read More

Does Esomeprazole interacts with Ibuprofen?As I have both Urological and Gastroenterological diseases.

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What is substitute for USA’s Advil Ibuprofen cold and cough medicine for kids ? We are out of Advil now for my 5 years old daughter. Plz help thanks

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Dear Sir/Mam, My 2 years old nephew has been suffering from fever for last one day and temperature is over 100 °F, please tell me which does work faster and more effectively in fever IBUPROFEN or PARACETAMOL?

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My daughter had lymph node swelling on neck left side below jaw. Ultrasound shows it's 25mm size. Doc prescribed antibiotics for 1 week. Now the swelling is reduced almost 80-90 % but I feel it's not gone completely. If we carefully touch we can feel the node with fingers and she had no pain now. It's almost a month now and my question will that no

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Neck Lymphnodes drain something called lymph from specific areas of the head and neck. So if she is still having the problem, it means the source of infection is still there or the antibiotics given w ...  Read More

I am a 25 year old girl. I have developed swelling on my face since last 2 weeks. My doctor told me this is due to some allergic reaction, but it is not there anywhere else on the body. How do I reduce this swelling on my face?

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Swelling on face can be due to premenstrual water retention, weak liver or kidneys and anemia .one factor or combination of factors ...  Read More

Hello Sir, We live in Pune. from last two months my father is suffering from severe pain in feet due swelling. The swelling has been worsened now with severe pain. We have consulted many doctors but still the swelling and pain is not reduced . My Father has medical history. He has gone through Angioplasty 4 years ago. He has sugar also. We need som

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I am an expert in this field and I am able to help you.. Too busy right now, whatsapp on (zero seven two seven eight seven four three one zero two) any time, i will guide you, Take care ...  Read More

1 year old son had viral cold n fever since saturday. Today no fever but by mistake i gave 3ml ibuprofen instead of cough medicine. Will it have any side effect?

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No problem With 1-2 dose ...  Read More

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