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Maximum dose: 1200 mg/day (over the counter) Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis (including flare-ups of chronic disease): 1200 to 3200 mg orally per day in divided doses 3 or 4 times a day. Individualize dose; adjust dose up or down depending on severity of symptoms.
Base: 250 to 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours. Base: 1250 mg (acute); 1000 mg (chronic); may increase to 1500 mg during a disease flare. Often preferred by UpToDate for treatment of acute or chronic pain and inflammation in patients without relevant comorbidities or risks.
Take 1 tablet or capsule (200 mg) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed. You can take 2 pills (400 mg) per dose if pain or fever doesn’t improve with 1 tablet. The maximum recommended dosage of OTC ibuprofen is 6 pills (1,200 mg) in 24 hours unless otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.
The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses). A child's dose is based on the age and weight of the child. Carefully follow the dosing instructions provided with children's ibuprofen for the age and weight of your child.
The maximum single dose of ibuprofen for adults ranges from 200 mg to 800 mg. The dose in children is calculated as required depending on the body weight. The maximum recommended dose is 40 mg/kg.
You should only take ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours. You should not take more than 6 tablets (1200mg) in total in one day if you have bought them over the counter, from a supermarket or drug store. You should always try and take the smallest dose needed that gives you relief.
The dose usually is 10 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight every six to eight hours, as needed, up to 40 mg per kg per day. Infants younger than 6 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
Ibuprofen dosage for adults. For most adults and children age 12 and older, the recommended dosage for self-treating with OTC ibuprofen is 200 mg (1 tablet) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours. If 200 mg doesn’t help enough, you can increase your dosage to 400 mg (2 tablets) every 4 to 6 hours.
The maximum daily dose of prescription ibuprofen is 3,200mg per day while the maximum daily dose with over-the-counter use is 1,200mg per day. The difference in the maximum daily dose is based on the safety risks of high-dose/long-term NSAID use.
If you take ibuprofen over the counter, don’t exceed 1200 mg in one day without talking to your doctor. Under a doctor’s supervision, the ibuprofen maximum dose is 3200 mg per day. Ibuprofen overdose symptoms include dizziness, uncontrollable eye movements, slow breathing, and bluish lips.