One For Dr Sqad - Pain Management

Mosaic | 10:33 Sat 20th Jul 2013 | Body & Soul

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Dear old sqad, I'm taking 800mg aciclovir x5 daily plus topical cream for shingles. How much paracetamol and / or ibuprofen can I take to dull the pain without exploding my innards? TIA

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Sqad

LOL......Ibuprofen 600mgms (3*200mgms) every six hours if necessary.

Mosaic

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Thanks - I've been taking 400 mg, explains the limited effect.
Is paracetamol as good? I have some 500 mg in, just saves a trip to the shops.

Sqad

If you need to take Paracetamol then take 1000mgms at a time for the pain.

Yes, Paracetamol is probably as good as ibuprofen.

Mosaic

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Thank you sqad, and looking forward very much to bearing your children as a token of gratitude

Sqad

LOL.

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