Complete dosing information for ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN INJECTION
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. ( 2.1 ). • Do not exceed the maximum total daily dose of COMBOGESIC IV (4,000 mg acetaminophen and 1,200 mg ibuprofen) in 24 hours. ( 2.1 ) • Do not exceed a total daily dose of 4,000 mg (4 g) of acetaminophen from all sources. ( 2.1 ) • Do not administer with other acetaminophen-containing products. ( 2.1 ) • For adult patients weighing greater than or equal to 50 kg (actual body weight): The recommended dosage is 1,000 mg of acetaminophen and 300 mg of ibuprofen administered as a 15-minute infusion, every 6 hours, as necessary ( 2.2 ). • For adult patients weighing less than 50 kg (actual body weight): The recommended dosage is 15 mg/kg acetaminophen and 4.5 mg/kg ibuprofen administered as a 15-minute infusion, every 6 hours, as necessary. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Important Dosage and Administration Instructions • Use the lowest effective dosage for the short