Paracetamol And Ibuprofen

[rockyracoon]

Can you take these at the same time? I've got some Sudafed which has paracetamol in it which I want to take for my cold, and Ibuprofen is the only thing that seems to help my sore throat.

Thanks for any replies

[woofgang]

Yes you can. The usual advice is to take one, then 2 or 4 hours later take the other. Always take Ibuprofen on a lined stomach to prevent stomach bleeds.

[Stargazer]

Yes, you can take paracetamol and ibubrofen together but you should only take the latter with food. You can take paracetamol with any anti inflammatory but if you are taking a "cold and flu" over the counter remedy you must look at the ingredients as they usually contain paracetamol and you must therefore not take paracetamol tablets alongside it.

[lcg]

yup.....but stick to the doses recommended on the packet (obviously!) x

[rockyracoon]

Thanks all, at least I might get a decent nights sleep tonight now.