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How and when to take or use ibuprofen
Dosage and strength for tablets, capsules, granules and liquid
Each ibuprofen tablet or capsule contains 200mg, 400mg or 600mg of ibuprofen.
Slow-release tablets and capsules contain 200mg, 300mg or 800mg of ibuprofen.
Each sachet of granules contains 600mg of ibuprofen.
If you're taking ibuprofen as a liquid, 10ml contains either 200mg or 400mg. Always check the label.
The usual dose for adults is one or two 200mg tablets or capsules 3 times a day.
Ibuprofen 400mg dosage for adults
In some cases, your doctor may prescribe a higher dose of up to 600mg to take 4 times a day if needed. This should only happen under supervision of a doctor.
If you’re taking granules, the usual dose for adults is one sachet 2 or 3 times a day.
Some people might need to take it 4 times a day.
If you take ibuprofen 3 times a day, leave at least 6 hours between doses. If you take it 4 times a day, leave at least 4 hours between doses.
If you have pain all the time, your doctor may recommend slow-release ibuprofen tablets or capsules.
You'll usually take these once a day in the evening or tw
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