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Completing the picture in OTC pain management
Concomitant dosing
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Concomitant dosing
This involves taking both paracetamol and ibuprofen at the same time throughout the day. However, ibuprofen can only be taken up to three times a day, while paracetamol can be taken up to four times a day, which could potentially lead to confusion.
Taking such a large quantity of tablets can also pose a problem for customers who find it difficult taking tablets, which may result in them not being compliant with taking their medication.
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