{"id":66315,"date":"2023-08-26T15:12:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T15:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/?p=66315"},"modified":"2023-08-26T15:12:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T15:12:43","slug":"can-you-take-ibuprofen-and-paracetamol-at-the-same-time-and-whats-the-difference-between-the-painkillers-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/lifestyle\/can-you-take-ibuprofen-and-paracetamol-at-the-same-time-and-whats-the-difference-between-the-painkillers-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you take ibuprofen and paracetamol at the same time and what's the difference between the painkillers? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

SOMETIMES, when you're feeling especially icky, achy or sore, you might notice your usual pain meds aren't doing much to take the edge off.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In these cases, you may wonder whether it's safe to take another form of pain relief.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to paracetamol and ibuprofen, the short answer is yes, they came be taken together.<\/p>\n

But there are a few things you should know about the drugs, their dosages and how often you can take them before popping two pills at once.<\/p>\n

Can you take ibuprofen and paracetamol together?<\/h2>\n

If you're 16 or older, the NHS advice is that it is perfectly safe to take paracetamol and ibuprofen together.<\/p>\n

You can choose to either take both tablets at the same time or space them apart.<\/p>\n

For example, you could spread your four-hourly doses two hours apart.<\/p>\n

There are also over-the-counter medicines that combine paracetamol and ibuprofen, so you don't need a packet of both.<\/p>\n

However, the health service says you should think carefully about whether you really need two lots.<\/p>\n

If you are still self-medicating after three days it might be worth going to see your GP.<\/p>\n

Both drugs can be taken with alcohol, although it's not a good idea to drink if you're feeling unwell.<\/p>\n

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What is the difference between ibuprofen and paracetamol?<\/h2>\n

While both medicines reduce pain, they do so in different ways.<\/p>\n

The main difference is that ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory effects, whereas paracetamol does not.<\/p>\n

Both drugs can be taken every four hours and used to ease pain and control fevers.<\/p>\n

However, ibuprofen is more effective in easing inflammation, as it is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID).<\/p>\n

Inflammation occurs for a variety of reasons: it may be a sign of infection or it is the body's response to damage.<\/p>\n

It could be taken to ease arthritis, period pains, back pain, or toothache.<\/p>\n

The drug can also ease swelling caused by sprains and strains – although the NHS says to try waiting at least 48 hours to avoid slowing down the healing process.<\/p>\n

The other main difference is that ibuprofen should never be taken on an empty stomach because it can irritate the lining and could cause ulcers or bleeding.<\/p>\n

Ibuprofen is most effective when taken with, or immediately after, food.<\/p>\n

Paracetamol does not need to be taken after food and can usually be safely taken with other medications.<\/p>\n

When should you not take ibuprofen and paracetamol together?<\/h2>\n

Children should never be given ibuprofen and paracetamol together.<\/p>\n

Instead, the NHS advises that, if one does not seem to be helping, you switch to the other painkiller when their next dose is due.<\/p>\n

Everything you need to know about paracetamol<\/h2>\n

How many\u00a0paracetamols is dangerous?<\/p>\n

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How long does paracetamol take to work?<\/p>\n

Who should not take either painkiller?<\/h2>\n

Ibuprofen and paracetamol are also broken down by the body differently.<\/p>\n

Some people can't take ibuprofen, including those who:<\/p>\n