Suggest the dosage of Ibuprofen while treating mild arthritis
Patient: I suffer from mild arthritis.I take two 200mg ibuprofen (cheapest, supermarket) tablets before two hours of tennis.For maximum effect, how long before playing should I take the pills?i.e how soon do the pills take effect and how long do they last? Thank you for your advice. XXXX Doctor: Hi,For minor pains of arthritis initial dose is 200 mg orally, may increase to 400 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed.You can take the drug half an hour to forty minutes before tennis.The effect of drug can last upto four to six hours.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician