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USE THE LOWEST
TaEkeFhFoEmCeTmIVesEsaDgeOsSAGE FOR
THE SHORTEST DURATION
CONSISTENT WITH
INDIVIDUAL PATIENT
TREATMENT GOALS.
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Important Guidance
When taking any NSAID
• Acetaminophen is preferred over NSAIDs, when appropriate
• If an NSAID is deemed necessary, take only the lowest
possible dose for the shortest possible time
• Naproxen (in dosages up to 1000mg/day) and ibuprofen (in
dosages up to 1200mg/day) are the preferred NSAIDs.
Ibuprofen is the most appropriate NSAID for children
• Avoid using long-acting formulations of NSAIDs as these
have a higher risk of GI side effects
• Do not take any other NSAID-containing products while
being treated with an NSAID
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