He paracetamol and ibuprofen These are probably two of the most common and consumed medications when feeling some type of simple physical discomfort.
Whether for a headache, muscle pain or symptoms of a respiratory virusthe tablets can be accessed without a prescription in a good number of pharmacies.
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Now, despite the fact that these come with consumption instructions, which even suggest adverse effects if ingested incorrectlysurely more than one person has doubts about What is each one for and when should they be taken?.
These are the differences between paracetamol and ibuprofen (and what they are for)
Although both medications could be confused, “the paracetamol has a greater action in reducing fever and it has a minor analgesic effect,” IntegraMédica internist Iván Araya explains to ADN.cl.
“He Ibuprofen has a greater anti-inflammatory effect and greater analgesic effect as well,” he explains.
Is either one better for a headache? According to the specialist, no. “None is better than the other, but it depends on the cause of the pain,” he defines.
“When it is a minor respiratory infection, such as a common cold or other mild ones we can start with 500 mg paracetamol. If we suffer from a traumatic problem with a secondary process of inflammation in evolution, we can start with ibuprofen. But you should always consult a doctor.”, he proposes.
The point is that a wrong dose of paracetamol It can cause the dreaded side effects and, depending on the type of disease, the same can happen if you opt for ibuprofen.
