Special Instructions

Combining Tylenol and Ibuprofen can have a synergistic effect on pain control.  If you have been advised to do so,  try the following regimen:

600 mg Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours

• for example- 6 am , 2 pm, and 8 pm

(1) extra strength Tylenol in between your Ibuprofen doses

• using the time line above- 9 am and 5 pm, (11 pm if needed*)

You total Ibuprofen should not exceed 1800 mg per day, and your total Tylenol should not exceed 1500 mg per day

Please consult with us for any adjustments to this schedule.