Ibuprofen as an anti inflamatory

[speed_nut_yn]

Hi

Can someone advise, I was told by my DR that taking ibuprofen 3 times daily for a week will make it act as an anti-inflamatory.

Does anyone know if it should be one 200mg tablet three times a day or 2 tablets three times a day?

Forgot to ask him and don't want to book another appointment just for this.

[Hackney]

Sorry I can't help on the dosage, but it's true that it's an anti-inflammatory.
I've been given the same advice by my knee surgeon and physiotherapist.

At the time only standard Nurofen (regular rather than Express, Plus or other special versions) was available, so you'd be fine with that. If you follow the stated dosage on any OTC medicine though you'll be fine.

[randlemarcus]

Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory. That's how it relieves pain. One 200Mg three times a day should work, but did it come with a prescription? If the doc has been sensible, and packed you off to Tesco for a 28p pack or three, try one three times a day, and see if that works.

[Farmerpalmer]

A reasonable otc (over the counter) dose is upto 400mg three times daily. Larger doses are only on prescription. Ibuprofen is also a good analgesic, as well as an anti-inflammatory. The analgesic effect is quicker to work, and regular dosing is needd for a good anti-inflammatory effect.

[speed_nut_yn]

cool thanks guys.. ill take 200mg three times a day in that case

[Ordinary_Chap]

I've often used it as a anti-inflammatory when I've picked up weight lifting niggles.

I find it highly effective for that and also for headaches.

[Antonia]

If you are going to take ibuprofen (or similar NSAID) on a regular basis at the very least always take it with food. Consider taking a tablet to protect your stomach lining daily (e.g. Ranitidine/"Zantac" or omeprazole/"losec"). Discuss this with the pharmacist/GP in case it interacts with any other medications you currently take, it is contraindicated in your condition or you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

[RemainAllHoof]

I was hoping you'd show up. Now can you post on the "You're the last 50 items you ate" thread.

[Caesar9]

Ibuprofen is an NSAID (Non steroidial anti inflammatory) so yes although it depends what you're taking it for as its supposed to irritate digestive disorders eg crohns etc.

[Sticks.]

Antonia said:

If you are going to take ibuprofen (or similar NSAID) on a regular basis at the very least always take it with food. Consider taking a tablet to protect your stomach lining daily (e.g. Ranitidine/"Zantac" or omeprazole/"losec").

Yoghurt was recommended to me by my consultant as well.

[vladcjelli]

This is all news to me.

Got a nasty (to me anyway) case of tennis elbow in both arms. Doctor recommended ibuprofen due to its anti inflammatory properties. Didn't give any advice re dosage, so have been taking it sparingly (first thing in the morning) to take the edge off before work.

Might need to up the dose to get the effect desired. But all this talk of stomach linings worries me a bit.

Guess I'll have to play with it a bit.

[Sticks.]

vladcjelli said:

This is all news to me.

Got a nasty (to me anyway) case of tennis elbow in both arms. Doctor recommended ibuprofen due to its anti inflammatory properties. Didn't give any advice re dosage, so have been taking it sparingly (first thing in the morning) to take the edge off before work.

Might need to up the dose to get the effect desired. But all this talk of stomach linings worries me a bit.

Guess I'll have to play with it a bit.

I had that. Doc suggested Voltarol cream 3x a day. Whether that'd be as well as Ibuprofen, best check with pharmacist. Fwiw I find the 'back pain' Nurofen best for stomach, possibly because it's slow-release. Pharmacist will know.

[SPR2]

I was advised by my doctor today not to take Ibuprofen with Omeprazole tablets because it can upset the stomach but Ipruprofen gel is much safer to use.

Edited by SPR2 on Wednesday 31st August 20:04

[RemainAllHoof]

Yeah, try Ibuleve.

[chichee]

Currently and sporadically, I suffer some discomfort in my lower back and I have started to take Asda's own brand Ibuprofen 400mg and it works a treat. I take one 30mins before I run, play football or badminton and it lasts for well over 2-3 hours.

[Antonia]

SPR2 said:

I was advised by my doctor today not to take Ibuprofen with Imprezole tablets because it can upset the stomach but Ipruprofen gel is much safer to use.

1. Imprezole isn't a drug in the English speaking world (I will happily be corrected but my experience and Dr Google beg to differ).
2. NSAID + PPI (eg Omeprazole is standard evidence based treatment for pain or inflammation with protection against gastric side effects (see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16494585 for example). Omperazole has stomachache/nausea/vomiting/diarrhea listed as some of its side effects but then so do a lot of things. If you are known to get "stomach upset" with omeprazole try a different PPI, there are lots around. Stomach upset is one thing, a perforated gastric ulcer is another.
3. Yes, Ibuprofen gel is much safer on the stomach lining than ibuprofen tablets, but a lot less effective in treating conditions such as menorrhagia (but probably equally as effective as rubbing your belly with aqueous cream).

Please be careful passing on second hand medical advice on the internet. I think there has been a miscommunication between you and your doctor, I have no idea what was said between you but I find your interpretation of the doctors advice very difficult to accept based on published medical evidence (and known available medications). There advice may have only been applicable to you given your medical history and other medications.

[SPR2]

Antonia said:

1. Imprezole isn't a drug in the English speaking world (I will happily be corrected but my experience and Dr Google beg to differ).
2. NSAID + PPI (eg Omeprazole is standard evidence based treatment for pain or inflammation with protection against gastric side effects (see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16494585 for example). Omperazole has stomachache/nausea/vomiting/diarrhea listed as some of its side effects but then so do a lot of things. If you are known to get "stomach upset" with omeprazole try a different PPI, there are lots around. Stomach upset is one thing, a perforated gastric ulcer is another.
3. Yes, Ibuprofen gel is much safer on the stomach lining than ibuprofen tablets, but a lot less effective in treating conditions such as menorrhagia (but probably equally as effective as rubbing your belly with aqueous cream).

Please be careful passing on second hand medical advice on the internet. I think there has been a miscommunication between you and your doctor, I have no idea what was said between you but I find your interpretation of the doctors advice very difficult to accept based on published medical evidence (and known available medications). There advice may have only been applicable to you given your medical history and other medications.

My apologies for an incorrect spelling, have edited my post.

[Farmerpalmer]

Antonia said:

SPR2 said:

I was advised by my doctor today not to take Ibuprofen with Imprezole tablets because it can upset the stomach but Ipruprofen gel is much safer to use.

1. Imprezole isn't a drug in the English speaking world (I will happily be corrected but my experience and Dr Google beg to differ).
2. NSAID + PPI (eg Omeprazole is standard evidence based treatment for pain or inflammation with protection against gastric side effects (see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16494585 for example). Omperazole has stomachache/nausea/vomiting/diarrhea listed as some of its side effects but then so do a lot of things. If you are known to get "stomach upset" with omeprazole try a different PPI, there are lots around. Stomach upset is one thing, a perforated gastric ulcer is another.
3. Yes, Ibuprofen gel is much safer on the stomach lining than ibuprofen tablets, but a lot less effective in treating conditions such as menorrhagia (but probably equally as effective as rubbing your belly with aqueous cream).

Please be careful passing on second hand medical advice on the internet. I think there has been a miscommunication between you and your doctor, I have no idea what was said between you but I find your interpretation of the doctors advice very difficult to accept based on published medical evidence (and known available medications). There advice may have only been applicable to you given your medical history and other medications.

+1
topical NSAIDs are a bit of a waste of money, but some systemic absorption can occur, and can, cause systemic side effects e.g stomach ulcers.

[K77 CTR]

Antonia said:

1. Imprezole isn't a drug in the English speaking world (I will happily be corrected but my experience and Dr Google beg to differ).
2. NSAID + PPI (eg Omeprazole is standard evidence based treatment for pain or inflammation with protection against gastric side effects (see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16494585 for example). Omperazole has stomachache/nausea/vomiting/diarrhea listed as some of its side effects but then so do a lot of things. If you are known to get "stomach upset" with omeprazole try a different PPI, there are lots around. Stomach upset is one thing, a perforated gastric ulcer is another.
3. Yes, Ibuprofen gel is much safer on the stomach lining than ibuprofen tablets, but a lot less effective in treating conditions such as menorrhagia (but probably equally as effective as rubbing your belly with aqueous cream).

Please be careful passing on second hand medical advice on the internet. I think there has been a miscommunication between you and your doctor, I have no idea what was said between you but I find your interpretation of the doctors advice very difficult to accept based on published medical evidence (and known available medications). There advice may have only been applicable to you given your medical history and other medications.

I would expect the doctor has advised the poster not to take NSAID's whilst on Omeprazole as he is already being treated for some form of Gastric problem ?GORD. This would therefore be a contra-indication for him taking NSAID's as he will be at an increased risk of severe side effects ie:gastric bleeding.