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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Published Aug 26, 2022 Last updated Feb 25, 2025 Key points The maximum daily dose of ibuprofen varies depending on whether or not it has been prescribed by your doctor or you are taking it over-the-counter (OTC). The maximum daily dose of prescription ibuprofen is 3,200mg per day while the maximum daily dose with over-the-counter use is 1,200mg per day. The difference in the maximum daily dose is based on the safety risks of high-dose/long-term NSAID use. AnswerThanks for reaching out to us!The maximum daily dose of ibuprofen varies depending on whether or not you using ibuprofen via prescription or taking the over-the-counter (OTC) product.The maximum daily dose of prescription ibuprofen is:3,200 mgPrescription ibuprofen is available as a 400 mg tablet, 600 mg tablet and 800 mg tablet. Therefore, the maximum amount you can take in one day of the prescription tablets is as follows:8 tablets of 400 mg ibuprofen5 tablets of 600 mg ibuprofen4 tablets of 800 mg ibuprofenThe maximum daily dose of over-the-counter ibuprofen is:1,200 mg per daySince over-the-counter ibuprofen only comes as a 200 mg tablet, the maximum daily dose is 6 tablets.Rx Vs. OTC Ibuprofen Maximum Daily DoseEven though prescription and OTC ibuprofen are the same active ingredient, the maximum daily dose varies, as you can see above. This is because high doses of ibuprofen, for extended periods of time, can cause serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding and increases your risk of cardiovascular events. Self-treatment (i.e. over-the-counter use) of ibuprofen is therefore limited and
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