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Alternating between ibuprofen and acetaminophen every 2 hours because you have to wait 4 hours for each of them to take a second dose of the same thing. So instead you take a dose of Acetaminophen now, then Ibuprofen in 2 hours and back to Acetaminophen 2 hours later as needed.
Quick Answer. The maximum amount of ibuprofen that an adult can take without experiencing potential complications is 800 mg per dose, or 3200 mg in a 24-hour period, according Drugs.com. Any individual who has taken more than the recommended dose of ibuprofen should seek medical attention.