( 2 reviews )
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( 9 of 9 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 30 2005
Ibuprofen is a good over the counter analgesic (pain reliever) that works on mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen is the generic drug name,and is the active ingredient in Advil and Motrin. It comes in 200 milligam tablets/capsules. For most mild aches, it can be quite effective. Not only does Ibuprofen relieve pain, but it also is a real good anti-inflammatory medication (it lessens swelling). Thus it is also good for arthritis pain, any joint or muscle sprains or strains, and real good for toothache pain too. If two tablets are taken, it is equivalent to the previously by prescription only product, "Motrin". Two tablets, or 400 mg of Ibuprofen is for mild to moderate pain. Three tablets, 600 mg, is for moderate to moderately severe pain. All three doses, 200, 400, and 600 mg can be taken every 4 hours as needed for pain. Four tablets is the highest prescribed dose (800 mg), and should only be taken once every 6 hours. Reserve the four tablet dosaging for your really severe pain. The 800mg dose is equivalent to Tylenol #3 (anetaminophen with codiene), another good pain reliever. How you purchase Ibuprofen is up to you, but there are some real good generic Ibuprofen products that are less than half the cost of the "name brand" products (Advil, Motrin). Both the generic and the name brand are equal in terms of strength and effectiveness. The only thing different about the name brand is fancier packaging and perhaps easier to swallow dose forms. I buy my Ibuprofen in the generic form; not only do I get it cheaper, I get more tablets too. Jim "Konedog" Koenig
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jul 24 2004
These guys are so easy to take. They just slide right down your throat without any problems whatsoever. But more importantly, they work. Better than anything else out there in my opinion. Plus, if you have sinus trouble, take these with a decongestant and voila! Instant relief! I don't know what we would do without this stuff - it works just great.
