ber instruct patients to treat breakthrough pain with additional ibuprofen, the pharmacist should keep in mind that the absolute maximum recommended daily dose of ibuprofen is 3.2 g in healthy adults.
Dr. Holmberg is a pharmacist at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz.
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