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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
(ibuprofen)Aleve (naproxen)Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) Your healthcare provider may recommend OTC NSAIDs along with acetaminophen or narcotics. Acetaminophen Acetaminophen relieves pain but not inflammation. It's the drug in Tylenol and more than 600 other OTC and prescription medications, including many multi-drug cold and flu products that help alleviate sinus pain, body aches, and fever. It's also in some combination narcotic medications. Acetaminophen is easier on the stomach than most other pain relievers. It's also generally safe alongside NSAIDs and/or narcotics as well as many other drugs, which is why it's in so many combination products. BRANDGENERICMG/FREQUENCYMAX MG/DAYAdvil/Motrinibuprofen200 to 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours1200 mgAlevenaproxen220 to 440 mg followed by 220 mg every 8 to 12 hours660 mgAspirinacetylsalicylic acid325 to 650 mg every 4 hours or 975 mg every 6 hours4000 mgAspirin-extra strengthacetylsalicylic acid500 to 1000 mg every 4 to 6 hours4000 mgTylenolacetaminophen325 to 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours4000* mgTylenol-extra strengthacetaminophen500 to 1000 mg every 4 to 6 hours4000* mgTylenol-extended releaseacetaminophen650 to 1300 mg every 8 hours4000* mg*For long-term use, the maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen is 3000 mg.Acetaminophen WarningHigh doses of acetaminophen can be toxic to your liver. If you're taking acetaminophen for pain while also taking other medications, be sure to check all the ingredient lists so you don't accidentally take too much. Acetaminophen is not recommended for people with liver disease or who regularly drink more than a moderate amount of alcohol. Prescription Anti-Inflammatories Many prescription NSAIDs are available, including higher strengths of the drugs in OTC NSAIDs, but they still can be prescribed along with narcotics. Dosages may vary between what's recommended for acute (short-term) pain (from surgery or injury) and what's recommended for treating chronic inflammatory diseases, so make sure you follow the instructions from your healthcare provider. Most prescription NSAIDs are
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