How many advil can you take in one day?

Let’s face it, there are times in our lives when we find ourselves reaching for a bottle of Advil like it’s the answer to all of our problems. Whether your head feels like it’s about to explode, your muscles ache from that killer workout yesterday, or you just have some annoying cramps – Advil seems like the miracle drug.

But, here’s the thing: We’ve all heard horror stories about how easy it is to overdose on medications. And with so many different products out there – each proclaiming to do something slightly different – how do you know how much of anything is too much?

So what happens if we take too many advils?

Well folks, this may shock you but overdoing your dose can cause severe issues and “best-case scenario” will only leave you with an upset stomach.

The recommended dosage for adults:

• 2 tablets/caplets/capsules every 4-6 hours, up to a maximum of 8 per day
• Liqui-Gels, however recommend being taken only once every 8 hours
• Always check the label before ingesting!

It might not sound like enough sometimes but stick with us because taking more than these amounts can increase your risk for side effects that could send you running straight towards the emergency room!

Just because ibuprofen (Advil’s main ingredient) doesn’t require a doctors prescriptions does not mean its safe ‼️ Trust us ! Here are some potential things that might happen:

Upset Stomach:

This probably won’t be super serious however dealing with nausea and indigestion could ruin one’s entire day ☹️ Symptoms include cramping abdominal pain , vomiting/nausea or worst case scenario internal bleeding ♦️

Increased Risk Of Heart Attack and Stroke:

This is not an unfounded theory. Taking too many Advil’s puts one at risk of developing a heart attack or stroke especially if you are using it long-term. This is due to the fact that NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)can increase blood pressure, cause platelets to form clots more quickly than they should be.

Kidney Failure:

Advil Overdose has led some unfortunate individuals towards serious kidney issues: It’s said that because ibuprofen interferes with blood flow through the kidneys, this can trigger renal disease over time.

Okay so say you accidentally (!!) took 12 capsules in a single day rather than sticking to the safe max… what do you do now??😨

Firstly, stay calm! Take Action as Soon As Possible!

Here’s what we recommend-

• Tell someone around you about how much advil tablets had been consumed because sometimes talking aloud actually helps make sense of things!
• DO NOT induce vomiting!!🤢 This could lead unwanted consequences
  • That being said..if vomiting naturally occurs express your concern at your nearest hospital/emergency room

Taking Advils for extended periods of time could also impact one’s health negatively in future 🙅‍♂️ Some side effects include:

• Stomach ulcers/bleeding
  Given enough chronic exposure even small doses ++could escalate into considerable health problems
• Hypertension/increased likelihood of cardiac arrest
  With age advancements comes weaker immunities further increasing our vulnerability toward taking “extra” medicine

To ensure healthy living habits always ask pharmacists for advice regarding symptoms experienced amongst other alternatives.

While most people may safely take up-to eight tablets per day for studies found this may not apply to just everyone- Dosages will vary based on factors such as:

Weight:

A heavier person would require more medicine to treat a particular illness than someone who weighs less.

Age:

Young children have smaller bodies compared to adults. As such, they would require lower dosages of Advil relative to their weight in comparison to an adult patient with the same ailment

Drug reactions

Not every individual might respond well towards the medication irrespective of age or weight therefore its important consulting your doctor before intaking any newer dosage

Table – Understanding Dosage Levels and Body Weights:

Body Weight (lbs)	Safe Dose (in mg)
Under 100	Not recommended
100 – 150	400mg
Above150	Up-to800mg

👆 This table is only intended for general knowledge!

Let’s be honest, if we all could avoid taking pills altogether, we’d prefer that. But sometimes it’s necessary! Here are some tips you can try :

Only Take What You Need:

If two tablets work just fine why resort automatically ingesting four? A common saying goes like “Less is More” 💡

Stick To The Same Formula:

Do not change from one product line to another without asking your pharmacist’s opinion about potential drug interaction dangers between them 🧪 because believe us,you definitely don’t want conflicting ☣️ medicines going on inside your body!

Here’s what you do-

1. Buyone type of painkiller only e.g.
   • Aleve or Motrin rather than both 😏
2. DON’T double up ineffortsto counteractthe effect delays.

Read Labels Carefully:

Make sure you go through the instructions before ingesting your medicine and definitely check out possible drug interactions with other medication.

Conclusion

Regardless of how safe any medication may seem, always discuss previous health issues, conditionals & drug allergies as well having an open conversation about symptoms being experienced..beforehand.

Dosages are intended to be precise because taking too little will usually not bring relief and a higher dosage will lead to ever greater potential health scares🙏 Remember some guidelines shared above; keep dosages reasonable, know when it’s time to stop taking them entirely,and do regular follow-ups with medical professionals if anything seems out of the ordinary !