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Is it safe to take 2000 mg of ibuprofen at once?
An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses). A child’s dose of ibuprofen is based on the age and weight of the child.
What would happens if you took a lot of ibuprofen at once?
Like any drug, if ibuprofen is taken in higher than recommended doses, it can harm your health. Overuse of ibuprofen can seriously damage your digestive system, interfere with your hormones, and increase your risk of heart attacks and stroke. In some cases, ibuprofen overdose can be deadly.
Can ibuprofen cause a stroke?
A: Ibuprofen, such as Advil, Motrin or Ibuprofen, can cause marked worsening of existing hypertension (high blood pressure) or development of new high blood pressure. It can also cause damage to the kidneys (nephrotoxicity), worsening of heart failure, and even heart attack or stroke.
What happens when you take too much ibuprofen?
People who take too much ibuprofen may experience side effects that range from stomach pain to severe bleeding in the digestive tract. The latter can occur within a few hours of an overdose. Kidney failure can occur in both children and adults who overdose with ibuprofen.
How does ibuprofen affect the digestive system?
When ibuprofen blocks the COX-1 receptors in the stomach, it can disrupt its protective layer. People who take too much ibuprofen may experience side effects that range from stomach pain to severe bleeding in the digestive tract.
How much ibuprofen is safe for a child to take?
200–400 mg per dose: ibuprofen is a safe medication for both children and adults to take. At a dosage of 400 mg/kg, however, a child may experience serious and life-threatening side effects.
How often should I take ibuprofen for pain?
Always take the lowest effective dosage of ibuprofen. Take or administer a single dosage in the following timeframes: every 4–6 hours for adults every 6–8 hours for children